The 37th Carthage Film Festival, scheduled from December 12 to 19, 2026, at the Tunis City of Culture, has announced the selection of 13 Tunisian films for its competitive sections. This edition marks the festival's 60th anniversary and will include productions in five official sections. The festival's organising committee stated that several national productions will be competing, highlighting Tunisian cinema.
In the official competition for feature-length fiction films, Tunisia will be represented by three works: "The H@llow Man" by Kamel Laaridhi, "Le temps des coquelicots" by Faten Jaziri, and "Au-delà du soleil" by Aziz Shennawy. The documentary category will also feature three Tunisian titles: "De l’autre côté" by Ridha Tlili, "Tunis-Berlin" (To Dream Perhaps) by Nidhal Guiga, and "NA’DINE" by Abdallah Yahya.
The festival's short film competition will include four selected films: "En Silence" by Amine Lakhnech, "De rêver l’Homme s’est arrêté" by Youssef Sanheji, "SOCIOPHOBIA" by Malek Hebiri, and "À la recherche de Omar Madani" by Youssef Ben Ammar. Additionally, "Les rêves candides" by Elyes Baccar will compete in the new "Nouvelles Visions" section, which focuses on debut and second feature films from around the world.
The "Carthage Ciné-Promesse" section, dedicated to productions from film schools and young directors, will feature two Tunisian works: "Ça tourne" (Laundry Stories) by Maya Makhlouf and "Livret de famille" by Youssef Ghariani. This section aims to support emerging talent in cinema. The festival will also celebrate its 60th anniversary with Egypt as the guest of honour and a focus on contemporary East African cinema.
The festival's professional segment will include the "Carthage Pro" platform, along with workshops "Chabaka" and "Takmil". These initiatives aim to provide support and networking opportunities for industry professionals. The festival will also feature a non-competitive section titled "Cinéma du Monde".
The awards ceremony, scheduled for December 19 at the Tunis Opera Theatre, will announce the winners of various competitions, including the Tanits d’or, d’argent, and de bronze. This event will conclude the festival, which has been a significant platform for African and international cinema since its inception in 1966.
The Carthage Film Festival has established itself as a premier event in the film industry, showcasing a diverse range of films and providing a platform for emerging talent. With its 60th anniversary celebrations, the festival continues to promote and support cinematic creativity from around the world.
Key points
- Thirteen Tunisian films are in competition at the 37th Carthage Film Festival.
- The festival celebrates its 60th anniversary with Egypt as the guest of honour.
- The event includes various sections, including competitions, workshops, and a non-competitive segment.
