Jodie Foster, Guillermo del Toro, Raouya and Hussein Fahmi to Be Honored at Marrakech Film Festival

Marrakech Film Festival will pay tribute to U.S. actor-director Jodie Foster, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro, Moroccan actress Raouya and Hussein Fahmi, an Egyptian actor, director and producer, at its 22nd edition, which runs from Nov. 28 to Dec. 6.

Foster will introduce her new film “Vie Privée” (A Private Life) by director Rebecca Zlotowski, while Del Toro will present “Frankenstein.”

In a statement, Foster said, “What an honor to discover your beautiful city of Marrakech and to celebrate film at the same time. I can’t wait to experience the historic sites, gardens, and markets, to walk alongside new friends, colleagues, and movie lovers.”

Del Toro said, “I am thrilled to be invited to return to the wonderful Marrakech International Film Festival. Since my previous visit, both the festival and the city have always been so welcoming to me. I’m especially honored to receive a tribute, and to show…