Rabat – Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech is turning its Pierre Bergé Auditorium into a meeting point for film lovers of all ages this August, with two weekly cinema programs spanning Indian cinema and children’s classics.
Every Monday at 7 p.m., the FILMINDIA series will showcase a selection of Indian films curated by Indian director and producer Nikkhil Advani, while Wednesdays at 11 a.m. will be dedicated to Ciné Junior, a free film program welcoming children aged five and above.
Together, the two programs offer a month of cinema that moves across languages, generations and styles, bringing both seasoned cinephiles and younger audiences together under the same roof.
FILMINDIA
Curated by Nikkhil Advani, FILMINDIA moves beyond familiar representations of Indian cinema, bringing together five films by five different filmmakers that span nearly six decades of storytelling.
The selection travels across Tamil, Hindi and Bengali-language cinema, moving from the classics of the 1950s to contemporary independent filmmaking.
The lineup explores a range of themes and styles, from intimate stories shaped by history and celebrated satire to reflections on lost ideals and more contemplative works.
All five films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles, offering audiences an opportunity to explore the diversity of India’s cinematic landscape.
The series opened on August 3 with Mani Ratnam’s Kannathil Muthamittal (A Peck on the Cheek), released in 2002, followed by Kundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (Let it Go, Mate) on August 10.
Sudhir Mishra’s Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (A Thousand Wishes Like This) will screen on August 17, followed by Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan (Crematorium) on August 24.
The series concludes on August 31 with Satyajit Ray’s 1958 classic Jalsaghar (The Music Room).
Ciné Junior introduces younger audiences to the big screen
On Wednesdays, the museum will welcome children from the age of five for Ciné Junior, a free, open-access program designed as an introduction to cinema and the experience of watching films on the big screen.
The four-film selection moves between different eras, genres and languages, featuring classic comedy, animation and familiar stories that have resonated with audiences across generations.
The program began on August 5 with Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator, followed by Iftah Ya Simsim (Sesame Street) on August 12.
On August 19, children can watch Pixar’s Ratatouille, while the final screening on August 26 will feature the first episode of the 1972 adaptation of The Adventures of Pinocchio.
The films will be presented in French, Arabic, and English, introducing young viewers to different cinematic traditions while encouraging them to discover stories from around the world.
