VOICED : Moroccos movie Mecca seeks

Atlas Studio in Morocco, known for hosting major films, has seen a decline in production due to economic crises and regional instability. Despite this, locals maintain the sets for tourism, hoping for a revival. Film production is crucial for the local economy, providing jobs and income. Recent visits by major productions offer hope for future growth.

Which famous movies were filmed at the Atlas Studio in the Moroccan city of Wars?

• The Godfather and Scarface

• Titanic and Avatar

• Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator

• Inception and Interstellar

What were the main reasons for the decline in film production at Atlas Studio?

• Competition from other film studios

• Lack of skilled workers and poor infrastructure

• Global economic crisis and the Arab Spring

• High production costs and legal issues

How do locals maintain the film sets at Atlas Studio?

• By converting them into residential areas

• By using them for local theater productions

• By treating them as a museum of moviemaking

• By dismantling them for resources

What financial arrangement is made with production companies to use local sites?

• They offer training programs for local filmmakers

• They provide free film screenings for locals

• They negotiate with local leaders for site usage

• They pay a fixed annual fee

What is the potential benefit of attracting big-budget movies to Wars?

• Increased tourism and cultural exchange

• Improved local infrastructure

• Jobs for hundreds of people

• Development of new film studios