Nabil Ayouch’s feature film Casablanca Beats was selected to represent Morocco in the shortlist for the 2022 Oscars in the Best International Film category.
Morocco’s Cinematography Center (CCM) announced on Tuesday that the movie was chosen from 4 other eligible productions in accordance with the criteria established by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The movie was shortlisted by a commission chaired by Samira Himeur of the CCM, in addition to actress Mouna Fettou, actor director Rachid El Ouali, and film critic Omar Benkhemmar, among others.
Casablanca Beats tells the story of Anas, a former rapper working in a cultural center of a popular Casablanca neighborhood. Encouraged by their new teacher Anas, the students of the center will try to free themselves from the weight of certain traditions and learn to express themselves through the culture of hip-hop.
The movie previously participated in the official competition of the 74th edition of the Cannes International Festival.
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