14/11/2008
The 8th Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) begins on Friday (November 14th), MAP reported. Fifteen films will compete for the top Etoile d'Or prize. The event will pay a special tribute to Egyptian and Moroccan cinemas, while actresses Sigourney Weaver and Michelle Yeoh will be guests of honour. Eight films have been adapted to allow blind or visually-impaired people to follow the festival events, AFP reported.