Punch the monkey man
Movie theater. For the first time behind the camera, British actor Dev Patel takes inspiration from the Indian legend of Hanuman and creates an exciting and thrilling action film. in Monkey manHe himself plays the role of the hero who wants to avenge his mother’s death. A child wanders the underbelly of Yanata Town at night, fighting secret battles that allow him to earn a living.
His face covered in a gorilla mask, he takes hits, letting one bet make way for the other. The search for Kid, nicknamed the Monkey Man, begins when one evening he manages to reach the city’s elite, who are responsible for his mother’s death. He rose to international prominence through the success of the film Slumdog Millionaire in 2008. Dev Patel also distinguished himself with his first role in the film Lion (2016), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. So the actor continues his conquest of Hollywood. And the transition to directing has been good for him.
It will be released in theaters on April 17.
Independent cinema
festival. The Casablanca International Independent Film Festival (FICIC) returns for its third edition. The jury will be chaired by Casanegra director Noureddine Lakhmari. From April 19 to 24, several meetings will be planned between the public and the managers who attended for this occasion.
In particular, films that marked the year 2023 will be shown, such as Goodbye Tiberius Written by Lina Al-Sawalem – winner of the FIFM Award in Marrakesh -, Hopefully a boy will be born For Jordanian Amjad Al-Rashid or even Packages By Moroccan director Kamal Azraq, who distinguished himself at the Cannes Film Festival by winning the Jury Prize in the Un Some Regard competition.
Among the highlights of this third edition, award-winning director Leos Carax will speak during a film lesson led by Ismail El Iraqi (Zanka Contact).
From April 19 to 24 at the Mohamed Zefzaf Cultural Complex in Casablanca.
Solidarity songs
music. When he was only 16 years old, Mozart composed the score Transposition in D major. As for Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, he wrote it Mother Stabat On his deathbed. These two masterpieces will be performed in Rabat and Casablanca by soprano Johan Cassar and mezzo Elodie Salmon.
Their voices will be accompanied by four musicians from the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra. Both performances are organized to support the association Les Cigognes de la Cathédrale, which helps immigrants and the poor.
On April 19 and 20 at Notre Dame Lourdes Church (Casablanca) and Saint Pierre Cathedral (Rabat).
Just dance
Dance. From April 19 to 21, Rabat and Casablanca will host the third edition of the Moroccan Dance Competition. Classical, contemporary, freestyle and urban dances will come together as part of this annual competition which aims to uncover the young dancers of tomorrow. Organized under the sponsorship of the Tenor Culture Foundation and World Academy, the event this year attracted more than 150 entries. From April 19 to 21 in Rabat and Casablanca.
100% jazz
prom. This year, UNESCO designated the city of Tangier to host World Jazz Day from April 27 to 30. The Royal Symphony Orchestra is supporting the event in advance by presenting a concert dedicated to mainstream jazz, as part of its 2023-2024 artistic season. On the occasion of this unique concert, pianist Roman Dmitriev will accompany the orchestra conducted by Oleg Reshetkin.
April 20, 21 and 22 in El Jadida, Casablanca and Rabat.
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