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Marrakech festival to honor Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro and Younès Mégri
The Marrakech International Film Festival will honor three artists at its 23rd edition: actors Jeff Goldblum and John Turturro, and Moroccan actor-composer Younès Mégri.
The festival runs November 20 to 28 in Marrakech, Morocco.
Goldblum is known for films including *The Fly*, *Jurassic Park* and *Wicked*, while Turturro's work includes *Do the Right Thing* and *The Big Lebowski*.
Mégri began as a singer and composer, then built a film career alongside his music.
The festival will also host conversations with filmmakers including Rian Johnson and James Gray, as well as Monica Bellucci and other actors and directors.
Turturro's recent film, *The Only Living Pickpocket in New York*, is scheduled to screen at the festival.
Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro and Moroccan actor-composer Younès Mégri will be honored at the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival.
The festival runs from Nov. 20 to 28.
Goldblum and Turturro will also take part in the festival’s Conversations program.
The program includes directors Rian Johnson and James Gray, among other filmmakers and actors.
Turturro’s film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is scheduled to screen at the festival.
- Who
- Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro and Younès Mégri.
- What
- They will be honored at the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival. Goldblum and Turturro will also take part in its Conversations program.
- When
- The festival runs Nov. 20-28, 2026.
- Where
- Marrakech, Morocco.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The festival announced that Goldblum, Turturro and Mégri would be honored.
The 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival is scheduled to take place.
- Festival edition
- 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival
- Festival dates
- Nov. 20-28, 2026
- Honorees
- Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro and Younès Mégri
- Conversations participants
- Rian Johnson, James Gray, Jeff Goldblum and John Turturro, among others
- Screening
- The Only Living Pickpocket in New York
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What people are saying
It is beyond a thrill and a privilege to be honored at the iconic Marrakech International Film Festival. What a captivating place! This glorious city with such deep roots in storytelling and craftsmanship! I feel wildly lucky indeed. It is truly a rapturous joy—and an adventure upon which I can’t wait to embark. I am yours with the deepest and most humble appreciation and respect—and with infinite gratitude!!!
I am honored to receive this tribute from the Marrakech International Film Festival. There is something particularly meaningful about having one’s work celebrated in a place with such a rich cultural history and such a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling
I did not leave music for film; I just switched instruments. This tribute in Marrakech tells me that the audience heard the same sincerity in both. That’s what moves me the most.