Mohamed El Mahdi Bensaid: The young minister who is reviving Moroccan cinema and keeping pace with the new generation of creativity.
Yesterday at Mohammed V Theater in the capital Rabat, the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Green March witnessed an exceptional event, combining national symbolism and cultural depth,Mohamed El Mahdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, shone in a brief and engaging dialogue with Jamal Soussi, publisher of Diplomacy magazine, and the young Moroccan director Sanaa El Alaoui. The meeting was more than just a formality; it revealed the young minister's clear vision for supporting Moroccan youth, artists, and
creator . Bensaid has shown a genuine interest in what drives the new generation of artistic and cultural energies, listening carefully to their experiences, encouraging them to present bold ideas, and providing them with institutional support that enhances their creativity.
This interaction is not an exception, but rather reflects a deeply rooted approach in the minister’s government work, who pays tangible attention to culture and art, considering them as a lever for national identity and communication between generations.In this context, the award received by the Moroccan Cinema Center after Reda Benjelloun took over its presidency comes as a pivotal step that reflects a systematic and well-thought-out policy to support Moroccan cinema and develop its creative frameworks.Through its recent initiatives and celebrations, the center has revived the national film scene, affirming that culture and art are carriers of national memory and a mirror of the aspirations of young people.
This achievement is not a passing event, but rather part of a long-term strategy of the ministry, led by the young minister, to support Moroccan cultural identity and enhance its continuity in the face of the challenges of the times.On the other hand, director Sanaa Alaoui was a symbol of the new generation of Moroccan filmmakers, who carry bold and influential artistic projects, and embody the energies of youth in expressing the national reality, historically and in the present.In a creative and contemporary style, her presence and contribution to the discussion highlighted the profound cultural symbolism of the Green March and its role in building a renewed cinematic awareness among rising generations.
This event, which brought together the state, cultural institutions, and young creators, reflects a synergy between governmental expertise and new energies, and proves that Morocco is capable of providing an integrated model for supporting culture and art from a strategic perspective.It keeps pace with social transformations and celebrates national identity. The history of Moroccan cinema is witnessing an exceptional moment today, in which the course of national creativity is being carefully redrawn, with the voice of youth and artists.In conclusion, Minister Mohamed El Mahdi Bensaid appears not only as a government official, but also as a true source of young talent and a supporter of Moroccan art, listening, encouraging, and paving the way for all those who aspire to build a renewed and influential cultural and artistic path.
This is the great message that this event leaves: that the cultural future of Morocco is in the hands of today’s youth, and that the state and art can move together towards new horizons of creativity, identity and national belonging.
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