Morocco: European Film Weeks to Launch on January 28

The European Film Weeks have officially unveiled the program for their 31st edition, scheduled to take place from January 28 to February 11, 2026, in Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat. The event will showcase a rich and diverse selection of contemporary European cinema, blending European and Mediterranean narratives.

A diverse and contemporary European film selection

This year’s edition will feature eight recent European feature films directed by both established filmmakers and emerging voices from across the continent. The program is further enriched by a selection of short films from the southern Mediterranean, offering audiences a broader cinematic perspective.

Organized by the European Union in Morocco, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, the European Film Weeks aim to highlight the diversity of styles, perspectives and sensitivities that define contemporary European cinema.

Opening film and featured filmmakers

The 31st edition will open with Sentimental Value, the latest feature film by Danish-Norwegian director Joachim Trier. The film, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, sets the tone for a program centered on strong storytelling and emotional depth.

Alongside the opening film, the selection pays tribute to several major figures of contemporary European cinema. According to the organizers, particular emphasis has been placed on intimate storytelling and family dynamics.

Key themes: identity, memory and resilience

Among the highlighted films, Mirrors No. 3 by Christian Petzold explores grief and the search for identity through a refined and sensitive visual style. Silent Friend addresses the passage of time and collective memory from a poetic and singular perspective.

The themes of loss and resilience also run through Three Goodbyes, while The Stranger of the Grande Arche revisits the human and political challenges behind a major European architectural project. Los Domingos offers an intimate portrait of a teenager in search of spirituality, and Reedland, a debut feature, stands out for its striking visual and narrative power.

Animation and youth-focused cinema

Animation also features in this edition with Arco, a poetic science-fiction film aimed at children and teenagers. Through this choice, the European Film Weeks reaffirm their commitment to reaching younger audiences and fostering a love for cinema from an early age.

Short films from the southern Mediterranean

The program also includes a curated selection of short films from the southern Mediterranean, extending and deepening the themes addressed in the feature films. Works from Morocco, Palestine and Egypt offer stories deeply rooted in social and political realities, where personal narratives continuously interact with collective experiences.

Screening venues and ticket prices

The European Film Weeks will take place in Casablanca from January 28 to February 4 at Cinema Rif, in Marrakech from January 30 to February 6 at Le Colisée Cinema, and in Rabat from February 4 to February 11 at Cinema Renaissance.

Screenings are open to the public at accessible prices, with tickets set at 10 MAD, a weekly pass available for 50 MAD, and a reduced student rate of 25 MAD.