La Presse de Tunisie, a prominent Tunisian newspaper, has celebrated its 90th anniversary with a short film titled "Mémoire d'encre". The film, directed by Mondher Khalil Mustapha and written by Salem Trabelsi, is a poetic drama that explores the transition from traditional print media to the digital age. The film features a cast including Moez Guediri, Marwa Oueslati, and Salwa Jeridi.
The short film was shot at the historic SNIPE-La Presse de Tunisie printing house and features a blend of dance, painting, and music alongside the characteristic sounds of the printing press. The film begins on a melancholic note and concludes with a message of hope, set to the iconic song "La vie en rose". Through this work, the film raises questions about the impact of the digital revolution on traditional media.
The film's plot revolves around the confrontation between the era of rotary printing presses and the transition to digital media. The story is told through a poignant narrative that spans 90 years of the newspaper's history. The film's creators aimed to convey an emotional message within an 8-minute narrative, relying on dialogue, acting, and staging to tell the story.
Salem Trabelsi, chief editor of La Presse de Tunisie, discussed the genesis of the project, revealing that director Moez Guediri believed that only a journalist who had experienced the print era could write the screenplay. Trabelsi noted that the team's challenge was to find a way to convey emotion within a short narrative, which they achieved through a focus on language, acting, and staging.
The film is available for free viewing on the internet and serves as a reflection on the changing media landscape. The creators of "Mémoire d'encre" aimed to produce a work that would resonate with audiences and spark conversations about the evolution of media. The film's themes of transformation and adaptation are particularly relevant in today's rapidly changing media environment.
La Presse de Tunisie's 90th anniversary celebration is a significant milestone for the newspaper, which has been a prominent voice in Tunisian journalism for nearly a century. The film "Mémoire d'encre" is a testament to the newspaper's commitment to exploring new ways to tell stories and engage with audiences.
The film's exploration of the shift from print to digital media highlights the challenges and opportunities facing traditional media outlets. As the media landscape continues to evolve, La Presse de Tunisie's "Mémoire d'encre" serves as a thought-provoking reflection on the importance of adapting to changing times while preserving the essence of traditional storytelling.
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- La Presse de Tunisie celebrates 90 years with a short film exploring the shift from print to digital media.
