In a video published on his Instagram account, the Italian-American director, actor, screenwriter, and film producer, Martin Scorsese, supports the victims of the earthquake in Morocco, which occurred on the night of Friday, September 8 to Saturday, September 9, 2023.
“Like many people around the world, I was deeply saddened by the earthquake in Morocco”: Italian-American director, actor, screenwriter, and film producer, Martin Scorsese, addressed Moroccans for their provide his support, in a video published on his Instagram account, on Friday, September 22.
A country he knows well since the director shot two films there: The Last Temptation of Christ, released in 1988, and Kundun, released in 1997. He also went to the Marrakech International Film Festival “numerous times, and I have visited the country on other occasions.
“I have come to deeply love this country, and its people, I pray for you. […] I am in mourning for you. God bless you,” he adds.
“Thank you Marty, we love you so much”
Martin Scorsese’s speech sparked numerous reactions, including more than 80,000 “likes”. Many Internet users thank the director for his support. “Thank you from Morocco Marty, you are the best”; “Thank you Marty. We love you so much. You are one of the greatest directors of all time”, or “Thank you very much for your kind and moving words”, we can read in the comments.
According to the latest official report, nearly 3,000 people died and more than 5,600 were injured in the earthquake that hit the province of Al-Haouz south of Marrakech, on the night of Friday, September 8 to Saturday, September 9. , particularly affecting remote mountainous areas.
