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Tunisia / 33rd Carthage Film Days

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The 33rdJournées Cinématographiques de Carthage(JCC – Carthage Film Days) took place from October 29th to November 5th. Created in 1962, this festival celebrates films from the African continent and the so-called “Southern” cinema. Managing Director Sonia Chamkhi values ​​heritage films as much as contemporary work, regardless of genre and style. Above all, she highlights “original …

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France / Dulac Distribution unveils three films

Dulac Distribution

The French company Dulac Distribution is preparing to release three feature films which show families and individuals confronted with the social and political situation in North Africa and the Middle East. Scheduled for release on November 2nd, Lotfy Nathan’s film Harka follows Ali, a young Tunisian who dreams of a better life. He leads a …

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Tunisia / “Sous les figues” wins the Bayard d’or

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During the 37thInternational Festival of Francophone Film in Namur (Belgium), the jury, chaired by producer Annabella Nezri, gave the Bayard d’or to Franco-Tunisian director Erige Sehiri for her first drama feature Sous les figues. First shown during the Directors’ Fortnight in Cannes, the film looks at the daily lives of young women and men who …

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Tunisia / Death of the actor Hichem Rostom

The theatre and film actor Hichem Rostom has died at the age of 75 on June 28th in Tunisia. When announcing his death, the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs paid tribute to him and described him as “one of Tunisia’s most eminent actors.” In the spotlight for nearly 50 years, Rostom was well-known internationally. Born …

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Tunisia / Project call for the Carthage Journées Cinématographiques

Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage

Preparations are under way for the 33rd Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage (JCC), scheduled to run from October 29th to November 5th. Now in its 56th year in the heart of Carthage (Tunisia), the event showcases films from African and Arab countries, although also from the rest of the world. Through the wide range of screenings, …

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Tunisia / 1st Master International Film Festival

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The first Master International Film Festival (MIFF) is being held from June 4th to 11th in the Tunisian city of Hammamet. Supported by the ministries of tourism and culture, the festival invites audiences to discover the best international cinema. On the programme: 76 films from 21 countries. During the press conference, the director Mokhtar Laâjimi, …

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The Arab World / Netflix and AFAC have awarded 5 Arab women producers and directors

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In partnership with the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC), Netflix has announced the five Arab women directors and producers who will receive the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity. Created in 2021 this fund “is a dedicated effort to create new opportunities for under-represented communities within entertainment,” according to the Netflix web site. The …

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