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- Pan-African & Arab cinema showcase — The festival’s heart is a curated window into films from Africa and the Arab world, so you get voices and stories you rarely see at Western festivals: different styles, languages, and urgent social perspectives all packed into one program.
- The Tanit awards and competitive spotlight — JCC’s signature awards (the Tanits) give the festival a serious competitive edge—it’s where emerging auteurs can break out and where critics and crowds watch closely for the next big talent from the region.
- Retrospectives, tributes and restored classics — Alongside premieres you’ll find lovingly programmed tributes and restored films from cinema history. It’s a chance to see rare works and to hear deep-dive conversations about filmmakers who shaped African and Arab screen
- Pan-African & Arab cinema showcase — The festival’s heart is a curated window into films from Africa and the Arab world, so you get voices and stories you rarely see at Western festivals: different styles, languages, and urgent social perspectives all packed into one program.
- The Tanit awards and competitive spotlight — JCC’s signature awards (the Tanits) give the festival a serious competitive edge—it’s where emerging auteurs can break out and where critics and crowds watch closely for the next big talent from the region.
- Retrospectives, tributes and restored classics — Alongside premieres you’ll find lovingly programmed tributes and restored films from cinema history. It’s a chance to see rare works and to hear deep-dive conversations about filmmakers who shaped African and Arab screen traditions.
- Workshops, masterclasses and industry networking — The festival isn’t just screenings: expect practical workshops, masterclasses, and pitch/network spaces aimed at helping young directors, producers, and film students actually get projects moving.
- Open-air screenings and a lively local atmosphere — Film nights spill into public spaces, cafés and squares, blending coastal Tunisian life with festival energy. It’s relaxed, social, and a great way to experience cinema with locals—come for the films, stay for the conversations and street food.
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