This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from Hibapress, the Arabic version:
Yesterday, Saturday, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Al Mahdi Benaid, supervised the official opening of the Treasury of Moroccan cinema at the headquarters of the Moroccan Center in Rabat. This institution aims to provide a space specializing in the preservation, documentation and restoration of national cinematographic heritage, in addition to presenting local and international cinematographic works.
Treasury film to support the national cinematographic heritage
In a statement to the press, Mr. Benaidaid explained that the Moroccan cinematic treasure will be a strategic platform aimed at recovering national cinematographic and documentary works, in addition to its restoration. He added that this institution will improve the position of Morocco in the world cinematographic scene, noting the importance of introducing young Moroccans into the history of national cinema, which makes the cinematographic cinematographic treasure an essential element of the preservation of this cultural heritage.
A cinematographic treasure to document and stimulate cultural creativity
For his part, the director of the Treasury of Moroccan cinema, Narges Al -Najjar, confirmed that the mission of the foundation revolves around three basic axes: conservation, transport and inspiration. She added that the treasure will include a rare and precious collection of films that represent different era and cinematographic schools. In this context, an organization “Marathonna Cinematic” has been announced from next April, because it will display 100 films representing a century of Moroccan, Arab, African and global cinema.
DGovernment uncle and strategic cooperation for the development of the cinematographic treasure
Mr. Benaid also stressed that the cinematographic treasure will receive the support necessary to achieve its objectives in the preservation and documentation of the cinematographic heritage, while providing the capacities and the resources necessary to ensure its success. The Treasury hopes to become a “cinema” and a cultural and artistic lighthouse which contributes to the spread of cinematographic consciousness.
A prominent presence during the opening ceremony
The opening ceremony saw the presence of His Majesty’s adviser, King Andre Azoulay, in addition to a number of eminent personalities in the world of art and culture, which reflects the cultural and cinematographic importance of This national project.
