Fashion was a high point at the 2011 Marrakech International Film Festival attended by renowned actors, writers, and personalities from around the globe.

From Louis Vuitton to Issa, it was all about couture fashion, luxury, and elegance. American film and television actress Jessica Chastain opted for a peach crushed-satin V-neck cocktail dress from the SS 2012 collection by Louis Vuitton, while French star Cecile Cassel selected a classy look in a monochromatic black gown.

Conducted on Dec. 2 this year, the annual awards show held in Marrakech is one of the biggest events devoted to Moroccan cinema to reward the best Moroccan and foreign feature and short films. Chaired by Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco, the event also pays tribute to strong film personalities from different backgrounds.

Among those honored during the event were Italian director Marco Bellocchio, director Terry Gilliam, Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan, American actor Forest Whitaker, and Moroccan actor Mohamed Bastaoui.

Take a look at our top 10 picks of the red-carpet gowns for the 2011 Marrakech International Film Festival:

Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
Spanish actress Paz Vega arrives on the red carpet at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival (FIFM) closing ceremony December 10, 2011. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
Indian actress Preity Zinta arrives on the red carpet at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival (FIFM) closing ceremony December 10, 2011. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
U.S actress Joslyn Jensen smiles upon arriving at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival (FIFM) closing ceremony December 10, 2011. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
U.S. actress and member of the jury Jessica Chastain arrives at the closing ceremony of the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival (FIFM) December 10, 2011. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
Spanish actress Paz Vega arrives at the 11th International Marrakech Film Festival (FIFM), December 8, 2011. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
Keisha (L), wife of U.S. actor Forest Whitaker, poses with her daughter Sonnet at the 11th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM), where Whitaker will receive an award in tribute to his career, December 7, 2011. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
French actress Cecile Cassel poses at the 11th Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM), December 4, 2011.The festival runs from December 2 to 10. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
Actress Lea Drucker arrives at the 11th Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM), December 4, 2011. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
U.S. actress Marisa Berenson and an unidentified friend pose on the red carpet at the 11th International Film Festival of Marrakech (FIFM) December 3, 2011. The festival runs from December 2 to 10. Picture taken December 3, 2011. Reuters
Top 10 Red Carpet Gowns at the Marrakech 11th International Film Festival
French actress Karine Silla arrives during the opening ceremony of the 11th Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) December 2, 2011. Reuters
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