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- Since childhood, Qays and Layla have been in love. Qays, being a poet, publicly sings of his love, crying it out joyously far and wide - just the sort of public proclamation which was strictly condemned at the time. Distraught yet fearless, Qays stubbornly proclaims with all the more vigor his love for Layla, who remains entrapped by her own clan.
- After enjoying an evening of clubbing and a twilight swim, Yanis incites Sonia and Fafou to sneak into a villa. Once inside, they unexpectedly meet the owner, Kateb, a writer, sitting in a wheelchair. Kateb proves to be manipulative and mysterious. His interaction with Yanis unveils the true facts of this young man's past, similarities mysteriously connected to the villa owners' latest book. Is Kateb really just a writer of a book that per chance resembles the story of the young man, or is there more to discover...?
- The return of an exiled man, tormented by his past, a lover and a militant. The director, returns to bring up the spirit of The Opera Didon and Aeneas of Purceil that he had to abandon 25 years ago. It is also a chronicle of the daily life and place of the new opera, Sidi Bou Said, after the Tunisian revolution.
- A close knit group of young men get in a heated squabble in which one of them gets fatally injured. Panicked, these 20 year olds fear for their friendship and promise to stay silent. They then meet Pierrot and Madonna, an out of the ordinary couple who met and got married as a result of a prank masterminded by the group of young men. The encounter with the couple is heartwarming and exudes a message of love and hope.
- A filmmaker who travels to the South of Tunisia for a scout mission for his film project, get stranded in the Sahara.
- The film follows the making of the first opera about the groundbreaking scientist and physician, Ibn Sina, who revolutionized medicine and science over 1000 years ago. The film beautifully captures the essence of the opera's libretto, transporting the audience to another time and place. The film offers insight into the life and work of one of history's greatest thinkers.
- This documentary film begins as a travel from Tunis to the west area of the country from where started the first spark of the Tunisian revolution. We went to meet this forgotten people , their human richness. It was important to make know these women and these men, their different stories, their sadness and their proudness. We shooted also youngness, intellectuals and artists (theatre, movie, painters, etc...) who spoke about the Tunisian revolution, its present and future without forgetting other countries. It's not a reportage film but a creative one where I want to show the reality, the beauty and the dignity of our people.
- The cigarette is a social and cultural phenomenon by excellence, in Tunisia and the entire world. The purpose of this film is not to prevent or incite smoking. It's about answering the question « why smoke? », and collecting testimonials from smokers and non smokers, from different walks of life and following them in their day to day activities. Whether in the field of manual work, artistic creation, or in business, the cigarette imposes herself, disposing of spirits and habits in her wake. It's « her » who handles its users's pains and joys, occupies their world and their dreams of pleasure or withdrawal. It becomes the common thread in life's different chapters, varied and rich with emotion and humour. The film captures images and colours that transcend the simple act of smoking, without degrading it or singing its praises, allowing pure reflection, without imposed moralization.
- The film captures the authentic experiences of guests, spectators, and the general public at the 1978 Carthage Film Festival through personal testimonials and real footage. From the excitement of the opening night to the discussions and debates sparked by the films, the festival's impact on the local community is vividly portrayed.
- The film documents the annual pilgrimage of the people of Mareth, a village in southern Tunisia, to pay homage to their ancestral Marabout, Sidi Yahya. The colorful and vibrant ceremony involves music, dancing, and prayers, celebrating the memory of the revered spiritual leader. The film provides a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of the region.
- Painter, sculptor, writer and playwright, JOE Ramangelisa Samb, aka JOE Ouakam, lives in his "Ker" (space, house), a permanent expo space located in an open square in central Dakar, amidst the city's buildings. His studio is a meeting point for the artistic minds of Dakar as well as international visitors. They are all invited to walk freely amongst paintings, masks, sculptures made of stone, rags, scrap metal, iron, wires, ropes and roots that reach to the sky... A unique and unclassifiable African artist, JOE Ouakam continues to elevate life in Dakar and acts as a gatekeeper of African art.
- The film centers around sharecropper Nasr's fight to reclaim his rightful share of land, with the backing of fellow peasants. The struggle against powerful landowners and corrupt officials proves difficult, but the community's solidarity and determination inspire hope for change. Primed in Carthage in 1976 - in Oberhausen, Cabourg and Paris, First prize of short films at A.C.C.T. in 1979, Critics' Choice Award at Cartago's Cinematographic Days - 1976, Jury's Award at the 23rd Kurzfilmtage (International Short Film Festival) of Oberhausen - 1977, Jury's Special Award and Press Award at Cabourg's Movie Festival - 1977, Citation in the winners' list of the International Festival of Short Films, Lille.
- The city of Gabes, harboring one of the most beautiful oases in Southern Tunisia, is left to choose between its natural wonder and its factory. The film retraces the history of this millennial city and the impending threat of the factory's pollution has on its rich natural beauty.
- The film delves into the theme of how to aid the poor develop their own projects that help them in their day to day; the film follows the activities of humble and imaginative people. Through their ingenuity and perseverance, they develop innovative projects that address the daily struggles of those in need, offering hope and inspiration to all.
- The film depicts a group of educators in the suburbs of Paris and Bordeaux as they learn to better work with and communicate effectively with immigrants from the North and South. Through sharing their experiences and best practices, the group aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive community for all.
- Images and their impact on the African continent presented by cinematographers from northern and southern Sahara. Through interviews and footage, they reveal the power of images to shape perceptions, politics, and culture, and the ways in which African filmmakers are using their own voices to challenge and subvert dominant narratives.
- The film follows the Baye Fall community of Sénégal, on the island of Gorée, in the village of Ndème as well as in Touba, capital of Mourides, through their annual great Magal pilgrimage. It aims at exposing the origins of the Baye Fall and the aspect of African Islam they embody through their religious chants, their robes, their attachment to work and creativity and the solidarity and harmony that binds them together as they go.
- The museum of science of Tunis (being constructed at the time of shooting) is presented through the evocation of the country's history. The past and present contributed to the revival of science in Tunisia. The construction of the Museum of Science in Tunis serves as a backdrop to this story, highlighting the role of the past and present in shaping Tunisia's scientific heritage.