The iconic Moroccan screenwriter, producer, and director Farida Belyazid was celebrated Tuesday night at the Jemaa El Fna square as a part of the 19th edition of the international film festival of Marrakech.
Prior to the screening of ‘Kid Nsa’, her most iconic movie, Frida was called on stage to be welcomed by the Marrakchi audience.
Farida arrived on stage to a song by the late Hajja Hamdaouia, the 74-year-old director danced to the rhythm as the crowd cheered.
“I am very happy and proud to come here to this beautiful city that I always heard of ever since I was a child,” said Belyazid.
On how she wrote and directed ‘Kid Nsa’, starting Sanae Akroud, she said that her main source of inspiration was the tales she heard as a child.
What makes her so proud of the film is the audience’s reception.
“It was received well, families came to watch it and they brought in their grandmothers.”
She recalled how the movie was a blockbuster and did so well in theaters by making a lot of money.
Belyazid said that she didn’t expect the upcoming tribute that she will receive, but highlighted that she always longed for it and hoped she’d be called by the festival to celebrate her work.
The festival will be paying tribute to Farida on November 16, in the presence of a variety of national and international stars.
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