The jury
Davide Abbatescianni (Ireland), Omnia Adel (Egypt), Leila Cherradi (Morocco),
One of the leading auteur film festivals in North Africa and the Arab world, the Rabat International Auteur Cinema Festival (FICAR) will celebrate its 31st edition in the capital city of Morocco. The 2026 edition will pay tribute to Mohamed Ahad Bensouda, one of the major figures of Moroccan cinema. A special retrospective and tribute ceremony will be organized in his honor. The festiva feature several section: International Feature Film Competition, International Documentary Competition, International Short Film Competition and Morocco Shorts Competition. Among the highlights of this year’s edition are a Focus on Lebanese Cinema; a Celebration of Moroccan Cinema through daily red-carpet screenings attended by filmmakers and actors; as well as Masterclasses, workshops, professional meetings and round tables with international festival directors. The festival will also host distinguished international guests, filmmakers, critics and industry professionals from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The FIPRESCI Jury will award the prize to one of the films competing in the Official International Feature Film Competition.