12th Marrakech International Film Festival
from November 30 to December 8, 2012
TRIBUTES
Karin Abouobayd – Jonathan Demme – Isabelle Huppert – Ahzng Yimou
THE FEATURE FILM JURY
President: John Boorman
Gemma Arterton – Marie-Josee Croze – Pierfrancesco Favino – Jillali Ferhati – James Gray – Jeon Soo-il – Sharmila Tagore – Lambert Wilson
MASTER CLASSES
CONVERSATIONS WITH:
Darren Aronofsky – Jonathan Demme – Matteo Garrone – Brillante Ma. Mendoza
THE SHORT FILM JURY
Benoit Jacquot – Chiara Caselle -Saad Hassani – Sylvie Pialat – Juan Solanas
Along with master classes and an annual tribute to one particular country's filmmaking (the
New Mexican Generation last year and Hindi cinema this year), the Marrakech International
Film Festival also honours directors, actors, and producers from around the world with
special evening tributes in the prestigious Marrakech Palais des Congrès. The tribute
highlights the exceptional careers of these important artists, and gives the audience an
opportunity to discover or re-discover their landmark films.
In 2011, the careers of actors Mohamed Bastaoui, Shahrukh Khan, Forest Whitaker, and
Roschdy Zem were highlighted, as were those of filmmakers Terry Gilliam and Marco
Bellocchio. Along with the previously announced Chinese director, actor, and stage director
Zhang Yimou, the Festival is delighted to announce the remaining artists that will be
honoured during the course of this year's event.
