‘The Debut’ to Open Marrakech Film Festival, With ‘Artificial’ and ‘Paper Tiger’ Among Gala Screenings

Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut,” starring Julianne Moore as a shy housewife who is cast in a community theater musical and transforms into a zealous Method actor, has been set as the opening film of the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival. Eisenberg is expected to be on hand for the out-of-competition gala. The fest, running from […]

Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut,” starring Julianne Moore as a shy housewife who is cast in a community theater musical and transforms into a zealous Method actor, has been set as the opening film of the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival. Eisenberg is expected to be on hand for the out-of-competition gala. The fest, running from […] 'The Debut' is set to open the Marrakech Film Festival, where 'Artificial' and 'Paper Tiger' will also launch regionally. Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut,” starring Julianne Moore as a shy housewife who is cast in a community theater musical and transforms into a zealous Method actor, has been set as the opening film of the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival.

Eisenberg is expected to be on hand for the out-of-competition gala. The fest, running from Nov. 20-28, will also feature the regional premiere of Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial,” which traces the rise of OpenAI founder Sam Altman (played by Andrew Garfield). Guadagnino is a Marrakech regular, as is James Gray, who will also be returning with his crime thriller “Paper Tiger” starring Adam Driver and Miles Teller. Other Marrakech gala screenings include two world premieres: Brazilian director Fellipe Barbosa’s “Leila et la nuit,” inspired by the life of Moroccan photographer