Opening of the 16th edition of the African Cinema Festival in Khouribga

The 16th edition of the Khouribga African Film Festival, which is taking place at the cultural complex from 22 to 29 June, will see the participation of 15 African countries in the official competition of this cinematic event.During this edition, which has chosen Mali as the guest of honour, the Khouribga African Film Festival Foundation (FFCAK) has decided to increase the value of the Ousmane Sembène Grand Prix from 70,000 to 100,000 DH.The initial value of this prize, funded by the Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP), did not exceed 50,000 DH when the first edition was launched in 1977.Furthermore, seven other prizes with values ranging from 25,000 to 70,000 DH will be contested by 17 films representing 15 African countries.These include the jury prize for direction and screenplay, best actress and actor, and best supporting actor and actress. The novelty of this edition is the crea…