Moroccan Cinema Uncut: Decentred Voices, Transnational Perspectives

Moroccan film production has grown significantly since the late 2000s, making it a thriving service production hub for international film and television. This book explores the diversity of its production models, barriers to international distribution and success, key markets and audiences, and the impact of digital disruption.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Moroccan film production has experienced significant growth since the late 2000s, transforming the country into a thriving service production hub for international film and television. This book takes a transnational approach to Moroccan cinema, exploring the diversity of its production models, the barriers to international distribution and success, its key markets and audiences, and the impact of digital disruption on the industry.
Morocco's film industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with a significant increase in film production. The country has become a hub for international film and television, attracting both local and international talent. This growth has been driven by a combination of factors, including government support, a growing film industry infrastructure, and a favorable business climate.

One of the key challenges facing Moroccan film production is the diversity of its production models. The country has a rich cultural heritage, with a variety of languages, traditions, and customs. This diversity can be both a strength and a weakness, as it can make it difficult to create films that appeal to a global audience. However, Moroccan filmmakers have been successful in overcoming these challenges by creating films that are both culturally relevant and commercially successful.

Another challenge facing Moroccan film production is the barriers to international distribution and success. The country's film industry is relatively small, and it can be difficult for films to gain access to international markets. This is due to a variety of factors, including language barriers, cultural differences, and limited distribution networks. However, Moroccan filmmakers have been successful in overcoming these barriers by partnering with international distributors and by creating films that are accessible to a global audience.

Morocco's key markets and audiences are diverse and complex. The country has a large population, with a significant number of young people. This population is increasingly interested in film and television, and there is a growing demand for locally produced content. Morocco's film industry has also been successful in attracting international audiences, with films being screened at international film festivals and being distributed in various countries.

Digital disruption has had a significant impact on Moroccan film production. The rise of streaming services has made it easier for people to access films, and it has also led to a decline in traditional film distribution. This has had a negative impact on the industry, as it has made it difficult for filmmakers to earn a living. However, Moroccan filmmakers have been successful in adapting to this disruption by creating films that are available online and by partnering with streaming services.

In conclusion, Moroccan film production has experienced significant growth in recent years, transforming the country into a thriving service production hub for international film and television. The diversity of its production models, the barriers to international distribution and success, its key markets and audiences, and the impact of digital disruption have all been explored in this book. While there are still challenges facing the industry, Moroccan filmmakers have been successful in overcoming these challenges and creating films that are both culturally relevant and commercially successful.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474477932