The Rabat International Auteur Film Festival supports films shaped by a personal vision, formal research and a singular reading of the contemporary world.
A historic event in the capital
Founded in 1994, the festival welcomes works from several countries and encourages encounters between filmmakers, performers, critics, students and audiences. Its programme favours films with a strong cinematic voice rather than purely commercial distribution logic.
Films, conversation and transmission
Competitions, tributes, debates and professional meetings explore creative processes, directing choices and the circulation of auteur cinema. The festival also connects Rabat to international film exchanges.
A space for critical viewing
By presenting demanding films alongside public discussion, the event encourages audiences to engage with form, ethics and contemporary social questions through cinema.
The 2026 edition
The 2026 edition runs from 7 to 13 November. Venues, screenings and guest information should be confirmed in the final programme.