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Film and theater festivals in North Africa and France

Overview

Various film and cultural festivals are being held across North Africa and France. In Tunisia, the 39th Kélibia International Amateur Film Festival (Fifak) recently concluded, focusing on ‘Cinema and image… in times of wars and crises.’

In France, the Arkawit Film Festival in Paris recently highlighted Sudanese cinema under the theme ‘Exiles and engagements.’ Additionally, the What a Trip Festival in Montpellier has extended its programming, featuring screenings of award-winning films such as ‘Marisol-Ha’ and ‘La Dernière Marche.’

Moroccan festivals include the 19th Salé International Women’s Film Festival, running from September 28 to October 3. This edition honors the late sociologist Fatima Mernissi and features Quebec cinema as a guest, with competitions focusing on women’s rights and social roles. The fourth edition of the JASSAD International Festival of Female Directors is scheduled for October 27 to 30 in Rabat, honoring actress Amal Benhadou and focusing on female-led theatrical creation. A third edition of a Cinema Festival is also set for September 10 to 13, offering discounted screenings across the kingdom.

In Tunisia, several events are underway or scheduled. The 7th Biouyounihena International Women’s Film Festival will take place from October 3 to 7, focusing on female perspectives. The third edition of the Cinema’Jet cultural festival is scheduled for September 30 to October 11 in the Jendouba governorate, utilizing mobile cinema buses to bring outdoor screenings and workshops to public spaces. Furthermore, the 12th International Women and Youth Film Festival has commenced in Djerba, running until October 27, featuring 68 films and honoring India as the guest of honor.

Entities

Fatima Mernissi · Association Bouregreg · Salé International Women's Film Festival · Amal Benhadou · Shehab Satti

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    International Women and Youth Film Festival opens in Djerba

    The 12th International Women and Youth Film Festival has launched in Djerba, Tunisia, featuring 68 films from 38 countries with India as the guest of honor.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    JASSAD Festival celebrates female directors in Rabat

    The fourth JASSAD International Festival of Female Directors takes place in Rabat, honoring actress Amal Benhadou and promoting intercultural dialogue through female-led theatrical works.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Salé International Women’s Film Festival opens 19th edition

    The 19th Salé International Women’s Film Festival in Morocco is running until October 3, celebrating female filmmakers and actors through films, documentaries, and tributes to industry figures.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cinema’Jet festival brings mobile cinema to Jendouba

    The Cinema’Jet mobile festival returns to Tunisia's Jendouba region from September 30 to October 11, offering free outdoor film screenings, workshops, and cultural activities in public spaces.

  5. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Women's film festivals announced for Morocco and Tunisia

    Upcoming women's film festivals in Salé, Morocco, and Tunisia will showcase international works, documentaries, and short films focusing on female perspectives and social issues.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Cinema festivals and discounted screenings announced in Morocco and France

    Cinema events are expanding in Morocco and France, with Morocco's Cinema Festival offering 30 DH tickets and Montpellier hosting What a Trip Festival award-winning screenings.

  7. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Cinema festivals in Tunisia and France highlight themes of conflict and exile

    Film festivals in Tunisia and France are highlighting the role of cinema in times of crisis, featuring amateur works in Kélibia and Sudanese films exploring exile and war in Paris.

Sources

1001infos.net · 94.citoyens.com · actu.fr · actuelles.ma · article19.ma · babnet.net · cinematunisien.com · culturedumaroc.com · espacemanager.com · familleactuelle.ma · fr.aldar.ma · lapresse.tn · lasentinelle.dz · lecourrierdelatlas.com · lesiteinfo.com · lnt.ma · lyoncapitale.fr · maghrebemergent.news · mondafrique.com · mwebantu.news · rfi.fr

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