Morocco Hosts Marrakesh International Film Fest From Dec. 2-10

The 11th annual Marrakesh International Film Festival will kick start from December 2-10, 2011 in Marrakech, Morocco.

Jessica Chastain will add some new Hollywood glam to Emir Kusturica’s jury alongside French director and actress Nicole Garcia, Romanian director Radu Mihaileanu, Italian actress Maya Sansa, Indian director and actress Aparna Sen, Moroccan director Abdelkader Lagtaa and Filipino director Brillante Mendoza.

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi who had to cancel his plans for jury duty to focus on his latest film A Separation, Iran’s bid for an Oscar this year, but the film's star Leila Hatami will serve in his place.

This year’s Marrakesh International Film Fest will include 15 films from 15 different countries, including 10 titles from first-time directors.