Moroccan director Sonia Terrab's short film 'Les Jardins du Paradis' (The Gardens of Paradise) was awarded the prize for Best African Short Film at the 35th Festival del Cinema Africano, d'Asia e America Latina di Milano (FCAAAL). The festival concluded its 2026 edition on March 30.
The film, which explores themes of memory and migration through the story of a gardener in Tangier, was among the selected works in the 'Afriche Corti' competition section dedicated to African short films. The festival's official website and associated press releases confirm the award.
The FCAAAL, established in 1991, is one of Europe's leading festivals dedicated to cinema from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The 35th edition ran from March 24 to March 30, 2026, in Milan, Italy.
No additional major prizes for the film at this specific festival, such as a second distinct award, could be independently verified through official festival channels or contemporaneous news reports as of April 1, 2026.
