The Marrakech International Film Festival will pay five tributes

-        Tribute to Egyptian cinema celebrating its centennial.

-        Tribute to director and screenwriter SHINJI AOYAMA, who perpetuates the great tradition of Japanese cinema.

-        Tribute to director MUSTAPHA DERKAOUI, a unique filmmaker in Moroccan cinema.

-        Tribute to actor LEONARDO DI CAPRIO who is a driving force behind American cinema.

-        Tribute to director ABEL FERRARA, who played a key part in reviving American independent cinema.