Rabat – Moroccan director and screenwriter Mohamed Ahd Bensouda passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 56 after a long artistic career marked by his strong passion for cinema.
Film critic Abdelilah El Jawhar announced the news of his death and paid tribute to Bensouda with emotional words. He described him as “a kind and creative fighter” and “a badge of honor for Moroccan cinema.”
Bensouda was one of the well-known names in the Moroccan film scene. He built a solid career in film directing and screenwriting, working on several productions that received recognition both in Morocco and abroad.
Born in Tetouan on July 17, 1969, he studied history and French literature at the Faculty of Letters in Fez before moving to France to continue his studies in film directing.
During his career, Bensouda directed several films, including “The Returning Ghost,” “Behind Closed Doors,” and “Season of Confusion.”
He also worked on television productions and documentaries that carried his artistic signature. His works were screened at national and international festivals and won several awards and honors.
His films often explored themes that connect tradition and modernity, and offered a rich and complex image of Moroccan culture to both local and international audiences.
Bensouda was also known for his interest in women’s rights. In 2023, he directed the film “Divorced Women of Casablanca,” which shed light on the struggles divorced women in Morocco face.
Bensouda’s death has sparked widespread reactions in artistic and cultural circles and left deep sadness among filmmakers and lovers of Moroccan cinema.
“The news of the passing of this friend is painful. I worked with him on several films as an actor and as a general manager or production manager,” Omar Azzouzi commented.
