20TH edition NOVEMBER 24 TO DECEMBER 2, 2023
20th edition
November 24 to December 2, 2023
Originally from the historic neighborhood of Derb Sultane in Casablanca, Omar Lotfi is deeply rooted in his Amazigh culture. His artistic perspective is shaped by a diverse childhood and his interest in cinema and theater, both of which he sees as powerful tools for telling Moroccan social stories. After obtaining his high school diploma, he focused on theater at the Conservatory of Boulevard de Paris in Casablanca, where he trained in dramatic arts. His first feature film, L’Batal (2024), reflects his dramatic sensitivity and commitment to portraying the social reality of Morocco.
Ali, an amateur actor, gets caught up in a bizarre situation after he posts a compromising selfie on social media. The photo captures Sam with his mistress, Ibtissam. To protect Sam, Ali is asked to pose as her lover. Tricked into believing he is auditioning for a film, Ali agrees to take on the “role.” But Ibtissam is kidnapped by a gang, plunging Ali and his friends into a dangerous adventure.
Director Omar Lotfi
Producer RedOne
Screenwriter Omar Lotfi
Cinematographer Ahmed Boutgaba
Production Designer Samir Issoum
Art Director Farah el Fassi
Editor Zayd el Hamdany
Sound Mohamed Timoumes
Music Youssef Essadiki
Color Color
Production Company RedOne Films
International Sales Company Megarama distribution
Distributor Megarama distribution
Founded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in July 2002, the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation is a non-profit organization of public interest.
Presided over by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Foundation has as its primary objective the organisation of the Marrakech International Film Festival and any related events, all of which aim to encourage the creation, promotion, and distribution of works of cinema throughout the Kingdom of Morocco and around the globe.
Founded by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in July 2002, the Marrakech International Film Festival Foundation is a non-profit organization of public interest.
Presided over by His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the Foundation has as its primary objective the organisation of the Marrakech International Film Festival and any related events, all of which aim to encourage the creation, promotion, and distribution of works of cinema throughout the Kingdom of Morocco and around the globe.