Palme d'Or Winner Mungiu to Mentor Filmmakers at Marrakech's Atlas Workshops

In 2025, acclaimed Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has been named the patron of the Marrakech International Film Festival's Atlas Workshops. Mungiu, who won the prestigious Palme d'Or in 2007 for his film "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days," will mentor the 28 projects selected for this year's edition of the workshops.

The Atlas Workshops are the heart of the Atlas Programs, Marrakech's recently created banner gathering all the professional initiatives supported by the festival foundation. As the patron, Mungiu will guide the "Class of Cristian Mungiu," the directors of the selected projects, through the development, production, and post-production stages.

Mungiu expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, "I am very happy to get back to Marrakech, a vibrant festival that uses the power of cinema to promote and unite people from different corners of the world." He believes that the encounter will be a valuable learning experience for both the filmmakers and himself, as cinema can be a powerful tool for investigating reality and understanding different perspectives.