The International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM) honoured Saturday evening the actor Christopher Walken.

Speaking on this occasion, Walken addressed his thanks to HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, President of the FIFM Foundation, for his hospitality and expressed his joy to take part in the Film Festival of Marrakech. On this occasion, the “Etoile d'Or FIFM” was given to him by French actress and jury member of the 9th FIFM, Fanny Ardant. Besides Christopher Walken, the 9th edition of the FIFM, opened Friday night, will pay tribute to Sir Ben Kingsley, Said Taghmaoui and Emir Kusturica.

Several films of Christopher Walken will be screened as part of this 9th edition of the International Film Festival of Marrakech, including "The Dead Zone" (1983), "King of New York" (1990), "Catch Me If You Can" (2002 ) and "Wedding Crashers" (2005).

Born in March 31, 1943 in Astoria, New York (USA), Walken learns from an early age comedy, singing and dancing. He managed to explore the world of theatre at an early age and his first performance dates back to 1960. He performed in more than fifty musical comedies throughout the United States and Canada. Spotted by Sidney Lumet, he acted on his first film "The Anderson Tapes" in 1971. Seven years later, he played in "The Deer Hunter" by Michael Cimino, a performance which earned him an Oscar for the best second role.

In the 80s, Christopher Walken plays in films of various genres, including "Dead Zone" and "Dangerously Yours" (1985). In the 90s, he collaborated with Tim Burton in "Batman Returns" (1991) and worked under the direction of Abel Ferrara in "The Addiction" (1995) and "New Rose Hotel" (1998). Starting from the year 2000, he continued to act with a predilection for comedies, including "America's Sweethearts" (2001), "Catch Me If You Can" (2002), "Plots with a View"(2003) and" Wedding Crashers" (2005).