THE MARRAKECH INTERNATIONAL In a few words FILM FESTIVAL Tradition Shinya Tsukamoto, Paul JOURNAL Verhoeven, Isabelle Adjani and N°05 Abderraouf are all big stars in the universe of cinema. Each December 6, 2016 of them has his own style but they all made us love films. They make us dream, feel, wonder and above all, question ourselves. To pay them the tribute they deserve is a duty. At the Marrakech Festival, the tributes are part of our DNA. It is about honouring artists in line with our endeavour to experience new emotions, sensations and outlooks. The art and the cinema we are celebrating at the Festival is about raising questions that can sometimes disturb us, but make us better. Shinya Tsukamato reinvents Japanese cinema. Paul Verhoeven's strenght is to reveal the possibility of reaching international success without compromising his ability to show the ambiguity of human nature. Isabelle Adjani, the dream actress of many directors, is capable of playing in all genres. Abderraouf made generations of Moroccans laugh. And the story goes on as the Festival continues Zoom Today's Guest A conversation with... Best moments to distinguish talents who A WESTERN FABLE IN THE HIGH ABDERRAHIM TOUNSI ISABELLE HUPPERT: "Blessed to WHAT TO WATCH ON TUESDAY demonstrate pure love for cinema and life. ATLAS MOUNTAIN PAGE 02 be an actress" PAGE 04 PAGE 02 PAGE 03

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PAGE 01 Fad describes him as “the forerunner of Today's guest Zoom individual humour.” For his part, Gad El Maleh considers Tounsi as the “master of all comics.” A western fable Abderrahim Tounsi Tounsi's interest in becoming an actor grew in adversity when he was in the High Atlas imprisoned by the French colonial mountains authorities. Abderrahim Tounsi created the ridiculous character of Abderraouf A western, a fable or an adventure Abderraouf, in the 1960s. The burlesque and film in the astonishingly wild simpleton character earned him fame settings of Morocco’s High Atlas as he made a breakthrough in TV and mountains: young director Oliver theatre alike. “It is the costume that Laxe took on the challenge of the legacy made Abderraouf. I was playing around mixing genres in his first fictional with different costumes then I found movie, Mimosas. The film, Whoever talks about comedy in Morocco evokes one that especially inspired me, the which is listed in the From the Abderraouf, the character name of Abderrahim character of an idiot. I mimicked a voice Heart category, tells the story Tounsi. Tribute. that I thought suited the character” he of a caravan escorting a dying explained. Tounsi then formed a theatre notable through the snowy Atlas This tuesday, the Festival pays a career spotlight on the long career of troupe and embarked on artistic tours mountains. His last wish is to tribute to Abderrahim Tounsi, whose Abderrahim Tounsi, the precursor of the across the kingdom performing sold out be buried near his loved ones in humour and wit made generations of one-man show in Morocco. The works shows and spreading joy and humour Sijilmassa. But when he dies, Moroccans laugh. The Festival has of the Casablanca native, a self-made wherever he went to the delight of the the caravaneers, fearing getting scheduled two of the latest films in which prolific artist, have served as a source Moroccan audience. lost in the mountains, refuse to he played: Majid (2010), to be screened of inspiration for the next generation Although he disappeared from the continue carrying the dead body. in Jamaa El Fna square, and Mon Oncle of Moroccan comedians. For instance, screen from the late 1990s to 2005, That's when Ahmed and Said, two (2016) in the out-of-competition category. Jamel Debbouze says “Abderraouf is the Abderraouf came back to his audience, thugs travelling with the caravan By paying a tribute to this veteran godfather of all today’s comics”. Echoing playing in TV and cinema movies. pretend they know the way. At the comedian, the Festival puts the him, renowned Moroccan artist Hassan El same time, Shakib, a weird but wise man (or maybe a prophet) is sent to help the caravane. Yet, So they said nothing goes as planned… Through Mimosas, director Oliver Laxe, who lives in Morocco, explores faith rather than “I make films because I want to exist as a human being. religion: for him, the story of the lost caravan can be compared I want to speak out. Today, images are a universal to an inner journey. Mimosas has been hailed by critics who praised the director’s aestheticism weapon. The mightiest there is to counter obscurantism and imagination. The film was awarded the 2016 Grand Prix of and intolerance.” the Semaine de la Critique at Cannes. NOUREDDINE LAKHMARI, MOROCCAN DIRECTOR AND SCREENWRITER

PAGE 02 A conversation with... The jury's eye THE FIXER Isabelle Huppert by Adrian Sitaru with Mehdi Nebbou and Tudor Istodor- 1h38- Romania and France Radu is a simple trainee journalist, but an international scandal involving an underage prostitute, “Blessed Anca, seems to be the chance for him to prove his value. He is ready to overcome each obstacle and deliver to be actress” a good story. However, the task turns Impressive, diligent: more than ever, French actress out to be trickier than he expected and the more Radu approaches his goal, the closer Isabelle Huppert embraces her passion for acting. he gets to his moral limits. In a small group meeting, she told us all about it. ALL OF A SUDDEN (AUF EINMAL) On Paul Verhoeven’s psychological thriller, Elle by Asli Ozge with Sebastian Hulk and Julia Jentsch I feel totally confident when working with Paul Verhoeven, as I completely and Emre Erkmen- 1h52- Germany, France and the trust him. I was a high school student when I first saw one of his Netherlands After the party in Karsten’s apartment, everybody leaves masterpieces, Turkish Delight. Since then, I have noticed his propensity for except Anna. Admiringly, Karsten approaches this playing on the chords of misunderstanding and ambiguity while combining And acting? mysterious woman. He doesn't know that this moment of different genres, ranging from thrillers to comedy. This is why I am so Acting leaves a souvenir that is akin to what we experience. Every film is an weakness will cause his well-established life to spiral out pleased to perform in his films. experience that leaves a mark on the soul. But, be sure that afterwards I remain of control and turn into a disaster. In this small provincial exactly the same. On her preference for bold and dangerous characters German town disappointment soon fuels anger, justice I do not perform because I like to be exposed to danger. Playing roles How do you move from experienced directors to young filmmakers making hides behind hypocrisy, and evil gradually unfolds. dominated by a sense of “perversion” is neither a compliment nor an insult. their debuts? It is rather about a willingness to stress the duality that lies within everyone. When working with young directors, once doubt is dispelled, trust prevails. My Good and evil, the obverse and the reverse, the normal and the abnormal. We wit and intuition guide me. All the first movies I performed in so far are ar all made of one thing and it's contrary. The role of cinema is to highlight successes. Living the festival these contradictions. If not, what is the point of making films? Have you thought of becoming a director? I do not only choose roles of strong and secure women. I feel like performing Being an actress is a big privilege that one should feel happy about every strong roles while showing their vulnerability. In Elle, for instance, I embody “I've never seen Isabelle Huppert looking morning. It is the pleasure to do what we like. I am satisfied. If someday I happen a woman who is strong, but also solitary. to be directing, it will be out of curiosity rather than need. I am curious by nature, so radiant and youthful. #FIFM2016” Are you more into cinema or theatre? so we will see. TWEET BY ELSA KESLASSY, FOREIGN CORRESPONDANT, VARIETY I am hooked on both. On the Marrakech Festival: What about singing? I had already been honoured to be invited to chair the jury and today I am here “Listening to the Live masterclass of Dutch I sang in two films and it has always given me much pleasure. In the same to pay tribute to Paul Verhoeven by presenting Elle. Every time I come I live film director Paul Verhoeven. Thanks way that actors like singing, singers like acting. For me, singing is the wonderful moments and I am always glad to return. Marrakech is lucky to host #FIFM2016” ultimate form of expression. the screening of films to which the public is not used. We are breaking borders. TWEET BY KERSTIN BRAND, FESTIVAL-GOER

PAGE 03 One art, different talents Camera Unusual techniques Fatima-Zahra El Atlassi, Protocol Manager Jason Isaacs rocks Shot/reverse-shot The art of hospitality on Morocco’s twitter This is one of the best techniques British Hollywood star Jason Isaac to handle dialogues between two At the head of the protocol section, Fatima-Zahra El keeps surprising us. Looking or more characters. The shot/ Atlassi has the difficult task of ensuring a hospitable comfortably at ease both on the red reverse shot-sequence consists carpet and in the mythical Jamaa El in capturing a conversation with reception to the 800 guests of the festival. Fna square, he continues to stir the two cameras. It adds a sense She is one of the managers at the interview to explain the ins-and-outs of curiosity of Moroccan fans. Those active of interaction to dialogue-heavy forefront of the Festival. Her intricate her demanding job. From receiving and on Twitter are no exception. One of them moments by showing a character and sensitive task is directly linked guiding guests to managing ceremonies, is former Moroccan tourism minister Lahcen speaking then showing the other to its image. “People tend to take it she tackles multiple tasks ensuring best about setting up an appropriate system Haddad who asked the actor if he had “played in character responding through for granted when everything goes as conditions for dinners, evenings and to host our guests and then implement it” a film shot in Morocco, which is known as a filmmaking an intermittent change in shots. planned, but the smallest mistake can ceremonies. El Atlassi notes. destination.” The answer is a definite yes, as he has performed inBlack This short/reverse-shot pattern propel harsh criticism” a well-informed To that end, El Atlassi leads a team “The festival has a special significance Hawk Down and Green Zone which were both filmed in Morocco. Many others keeps with the pace of the film for me. It is a machinery that runs expressed interest to know more about his role in Harry Potter, or even asked by breaking the monotony of source says, describing the mission of paying careful attention to details to smoothly. Being part of it is a source of him about his marital status... To that question, the answer is another definite dialogues. Also known as shot/ Fatima-Zahra Al Atlassi, the protocol offer Morocco’s legendary hospitality in great pride” she says in a rush as she "yes". Let's add that the actor has walked joyfully the red carpet of Marrakech counter shot, this technique manager of the festival. Her schedule welcoming the 800 guests of the Festival. Festival...with his spouse. is used to shoot an apparent is so busy, she couldn’t give a relaxed Her secret ? Proper planning. “It is all braces for one of her daily missions. reverse angle while maintaining the 180 reverse angle with From the heart Audio description -20h00 | HEAVEN SENT (1h10) each camera focusing on one Best moments -17h30 | MIMOSAS (1h33) -14h00 | FATIMA (2015, 1h19, VF JEMAA EL FNA specific actor. It is a feature of & audioF) LE COLISÉE Hollywood’s classical continuity SQUARE Masterclass editing. This pattern is most Tribute to Abderrahim Tounsi PALAIS -17h00 | Paul Haggis CINEMA commonly used in narrative Russian Cinéma -18h00 | MAJID (2010, 1h50, films to highlight the emotional DES CONGRES -11h00 | ANDREI RUBLEV (1966, VARsta) dimension of the scene as in Salle des Ministres 3h03, VOstf) Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho in the Competition Tribute to Paul Verhoeven conversation between Marion -10h30 | THE FIXER (1h38) and Norman. Another showcase -22h00 | BLACK BOOK (2006, of the shot/reverse-shot can be 2h25, VOstf) found in the opening scene of In memoriam The Godfather, where Francis -20h00 | Abdellah Masbahi Tribute to Abderrahim Tounsi Ford Coppola sets the tone and With Abderrahim Tounsi “Abderraouf” Tribute to Isabelle Adjani the mood of his film. In theWolf “Abderraouf” attending of Wall Street, Martin Scorsese MON ONCLE (1h58) -19h30 | NOSFERATU THE Competition E skillfully uses the shot/reverse- VAMPYRE (1979, 1h36, VF) -14h30 | THE DONOR (1h45) 7 ART RABAT shot to reflect the smoothness of Salle des Ambassadeurs Tribute to Shinya Tsukamoto Out-of-competition -17h00 | L’HISTOIRE D’UNE MERE the conversation between Jordan Russian Cinema -22h00 FIRES ON THE PLAIN (2013, -18h00 | SOUVENIR, by Bravo -14h30 | ALL OF A SUDDEN (1h52) (1h22) Belfort and Mark Hanna. -11h00 | TEMA (1980, 1h39, VOstf) 1h27, VOstf) Defurne (2016, 1h30) From the heart

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