Moroccan artist Lahcen Zinoun died in Casablanca at the age of 80.
Born in 1944, he was known for his interest in various artistic disciplines: cinema, sculpture and painting.
In 1991, he made his first short film, "Flagrant délire", followed by three others: "Silence" in 2001, "Piano" in 2002 and "Faux pas" in 2003. In 2021, Lahcen Zinoun shared his journey and his thoughts in his biography "Le rêve interdit", published by the Belgian-Moroccan publishing house "Maha Éditions".
He was famous for his commitment to preserving Morocco's cultural heritage, actively fighting to protect the country's traditional dances and launching a number of innovative initiatives.