Morocco Set As Country Of Focus For 2026 Berlinale ‘s EFM

Morocco will be the country in focus at the 2026 edition of the Berlinale’s European Film Market (EFM). The market said the choice was a reflection of the country’s growing footprint as an international location, bolstered by a 30 percent cash rebate, as well as its bubbling local cinema scene led by the likes of Nabil Ayouch, Faouzi Bensaïdi, Asmae El Moudir, Halima Ouardiri and Maryam Touzani. “The Moroccan film and media landscape has reached a new level of international visibility,” said Tanja Meissner, Director of the festival’s industry-focused Berlinale Pro department. “It combines a strong national cinema with an openness to international collaboration, offering high production value, skilled professionals and distin

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