HRH Prince Moulay Rachid dispels the myth of the Clash of Civilizations

Marrakech – Morocco, January 24, 2008 -- "The clash of civilizations has no place in Marrakech, Morocco since public appreciates as much as Hollywood or Bollywood films as they do appreciate Moroccan films," reports German press while recalling the latest edition of Marrakech International Film Festival, Morocco’s pioneer project of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid.

The Moroccan cinema is experiencing a real boom illustrated by the Marrakech International Film Festival (MIFF), "said German radio Deutschland Rundfunk.

The MIFF, whose 7th edition was held last December, has been able to meddle in its bright film programming, whilst welcoming film global and national stars, Radio highlights in an article on the occasion of the projection in German cinemas the feature film "What a wonderful world" directed by Moroccan Faouzi Bensaidi.

Prince Moulay Rachid, a President of MIFF Foundations, who has been focusing much of his programs on the need to bridge the North-South and East-West divide, has established the MIFF as a credible institution in the modern international film society, with the aims to promote and teach cross-cultural understanding through film as an ideal tool for trying to enhance cross-cultural understanding around the globe.

The festival offers a unique opportunity to view films that strengthen the rich diversity of cultural expressions, which allow viewers to become familiar with global harms and gain a healthier understanding of the means to address these problems.

Under Prince Moulay Rachid leadership, the MIFF Foundation works nationally and internationally to promote the values of tolerance, cross-cultural understanding, to bring individuals around the world together and celebrate the diverse traditions, and to unite and enrich through cinema.

Through positive, unique and peaceful cross-cultural message, Prince Moulay Rachid works toward mounting a global community built upon mutual respect and understanding.

HRH Prince Moulay Rachid urges international community to engage in a new global message of cross-cultural understanding and combat stereotypes, noting that in cross-cultural understanding, education plays a main role.

Comments

[angy]

I believe it's important to hear of war in cultures, and to have them share what war is like. I think his main goal is fostering intercultural communication, which I believe is key in preventing future wars, are a part of a solution to that, on a global level. I,too, love prince projets.

[Ari]

Inspired by HRH's work, I have now seriously indulged into building inter-faith and inter-race relations in my country.

I find it, sometimes, very tiring and frustrating.

Despite using strictly legal platforms, we are still perceived as oppositions by the ruling party and antagonised by the mainstream media, sigh...

But I will keep trying. If only we have you here Prince, we will have the brain and the compassion seriously lacking in our leaders here.

If only...

[walton]

you are a famous man , i hope to meet you prince moulay rachid

[samiha]

and very handsome , i like to see you on tv

[nana]

you are kind moulay rachid