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ALGERIA / New specifications required for cinema owners in Algeria

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The Algerian government has created new operating regulations for cinemas and multiplexes in the country. Aiming to standardise and bring cinemas into conformity, these regulations establish a set of rules for everyone working in the sector. From now on every cinema is “subject to obtaining an operating license” issued by the Centre national du cinéma. …

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FRANCE / 4 million viewers for the final of the AFCON 2025

The final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) between Senegal and Morocco on January 18th drew nearly 4 million television viewers in France. The two broadcasters in France, beIN SPORTS and M6, announced their respective audience figures for that match: the Qatari-owned channel averaged 595,000 viewers, while M6 attracted 3.37 million. According to the …

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MENA / BBC Studios and CosmoBlue Media move into the MENA region and Turkey

In a recent press-release, BBC Studios announced a partnership with CosmoBlue Media to “expand its footprint across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Turkey.” This collaboration will take the form of a new general-interest channel in the region and the integration of BBC Player into the Cosmo GO streaming platform. CosmoBlue will also …

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ALGERIA / Algerian television channels announce their programmes for Ramadan 2026

As Ramadan approaches, several Algerian television channels have announced details of the series which will feature in their schedules. Samira TV is highlighting two programmes, El Kiyya and Fatma, the latter directed by Djaffar Gacem, known for several successful series including Djemaï Family, Achour El Acher, and Dar Lefchouch. His latest is set in the …

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The winners of the 29th edition of PriMed

This 29th edition attracted a large audience, including many high school students who came to share their opinions on the films and their enthusiasm. Throughout the event, there was a real buzz: spontaneous exchanges, original stories, moving encounters, and an atmosphere that was both warm and inspiring. This edition’s success is thanks to everyone’s involvement. …

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ALGERIA / Algerian cinema analysed by the Ministry of Culture and Arts

Two meetings to discuss the state of Algerian cinema were held on September 21st and 22nd, both chaired by the Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda. Her aim is to develop “a strategic approach to revitalise the Algerian film industry.” Faced with the difficulties confronting the industry, the Minister said they must “remove obstacles …

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ITALY – ALGERIA / The Algerian horror film “Roqia” screened at the Venice Film Festival

Roqia, the first feature film by director Yanis Koussim, premiered at the 82nd Venice Film Festival during International Critics’ Week. Produced by Supernova Films, the film takes place in 1992. Suffering from amnesia after a car crash, Ahmed returns to his village where nothing seems familiar, neither his wife nor his children. His youngest son, …

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