The Marrakech International Film Festival announced its 2026 Conversations programme and tributes on 9 November. The 23rd edition runs in Marrakech from 20 to 28 November 2026.
Filmmakers in public conversation
Guests include Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro, Monica Bellucci, James Gray, Cristian Mungiu, Laïla Marrakchi, Luca Guadagnino, Xavier Dolan, Rian Johnson, Gilles Lellouche and Arthur Harari. The organiser presents eleven creative voices across acting, directing and screenwriting.
The value is not a new-film announcement but public discussion of careers and methods. Exact times and venues should be checked in the detailed festival programme.
Three tributes
A separate official release says the festival will honour Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro and Moroccan artist Younès Mégri. Goldblum and Turturro also appear in Conversations; these are connected elements of one festival edition, not duplicate stories.
Why it matters
The programme places Hollywood figures, European auteurs and a Moroccan artist in a shared context. That reinforces Marrakech's bridge role and offers regional creators a professional reference point beyond the red carpet.
Visitors should check registration, language access and venue capacity. A guest listing does not imply attendance at every screening or press event.
Summary
The 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival runs 20–28 November 2026. Conversations brings international filmmakers, while Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro and Younès Mégri receive tributes.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Marrakech International Film Festival 2026?
- 20–28 November 2026 in Marrakech.
- Who is in Conversations?
- Guests include Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro, Monica Bellucci, Luca Guadagnino, Xavier Dolan and Rian Johnson.
- Who receives a tribute?
- Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro and Younès Mégri.
