Moroccan Cinema Celebrated at the 41st Edition of the “Vues d’Afrique” Festival in Montreal

The 41st edition of the International Cinema Festival Vues d’Afrique opened its doors on Thursday in Montreal, featuring participation from numerous countries, including Morocco.

This year, Moroccan cinema is represented by the film Triple A directed by Jihane El Bahhar, which is competing in the category of feature films. The film narrates three love stories centered around marginalized protagonists whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. Triple A is a dramedy that explores its characters’ quests for dignity and affection, while shedding light on the realities of poverty and celebrating love amidst the paradoxes of the human condition.

The film has already garnered several accolades, including the Best Foreign Film Award at the Soho International Film Festival in the United States, the Audience Award at the Maghreb Film Festival in Haarlem (Netherlands), and the Jury Award at the International Festival in Naples, Italy. It has also been selected for the official competition at the Salerno Festival (Italy) and was screened at the Marrakech International Film Festival in 2023 as part of the Panorama of Moroccan Cinema.

The Vues d’Afrique Festival aims to deepen understanding of the realities and cultures of African countries and major Francophone diasporas, enhance exchanges with audiovisual professionals, and foster cultural partnerships between Canada and Southern countries. This edition, running until April 13, features over 120 films and TV series from 32 countries, along with conferences addressing themes such as gender equality, sustainable development, and human rights.