Jihane Bougrine (*1984) has spent the last 10 years covering every level of cultural expression in Morocco and internationally. She is a cultural journalist and a film critic for VH Magazine as well as a host on the weekly segment Jazz Station for Radio 2M.
As a film critic and journalist, she has been a correspondent at the festivals in Cannes, Venice, Berlin, Geneva, Clermont-Ferrand, Annecy. Her extensive expertise granted her the opportunity to be a member of several festival juries, including Tangier and Meknes.
She has interviewed the most prestigious film, music, art, and literature personalities. As a moderator, she has participated in several events such as a Luca Guadagnino Masterclass and Nabil Ayouch Masterclass in Marrakech in 2019 and 2021.
Cultural journalist and film critic
Country of origin
Morocco
Current issues
INTERFILM member Hans-Martin Gutmann traces a narrative arc from his departure for the KVIFF 2026, through his work on the festival’s Ecumenical Jury and its decision on the winner, right up to his return.
Obituary for the cultural politician, director of various film festivals and promoter of world cinema. By Peter Ciaccio, president of the Associazione protestante del cinema "Roberto Sbaffi".
Events
16.02.2025
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