Mohammed V, père de l'indépendance marocaine (2026)

Mohammed V, père de l'indépendance marocaine is a French documentary about Sultan Mohammed V and his central role in Morocco's journey from French protectorate to independence. Through archival footage, the film follows the ruler's political evolution from a figure initially expected to be compliant to a symbol of resistance and national emancipation.

The documentary places Mohammed V's personal trajectory within the larger history of decolonization, showing how the relationship between Morocco and France developed through cooperation, pressure, conflict, and eventual independence. Its archival approach makes the film particularly valuable for audiences interested in modern Moroccan history.

• The film was directed by Jean-Louis Pérez and Anna Breteau.
• It uses entirely archival material to tell its story.
• Mohammed V reigned as sultan and later king during the key period of Moroccan independence.
• The documentary has a runtime of approximately 55 minutes.
• It was part of France Télévisions' 70th-anniversary programming around Moroccan independence.