Madagascourt Film Festival

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Arts & CultureAntananarivo/Mahajanga
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-About 12,000 people
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsMadagascourt holds a unique position as the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MGA
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Madagascourt Film Festival in Antananarivo/Mahajanga

Madagascourt (Rencontres du Film Court Madagasikara) is Madagascar's only dedicated film festival, founded in 2006 and held across Antananarivo and Mahajanga. Functioning as an informal film school, it offers free public screenings and workshops alongside the Panafrican Golden Zebu awards for documentary, fiction, animation and a national competition audience prize. The 20th edition runs in February 2026.

Founded in 2006, the Madagascourt Film Festival, formally known as the Rencontres du Film Court Madagasikara, occupies a singular place in Madagascar's cultural calendar as the country's only dedicated film festival.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Madagascourt holds a unique position as the only festival in Madagascar dedicated specifically to film, giving it outsized importance for the country's small but active filmmaking community

02

The mystery stays covered

Its educational mission sets it apart from festivals built primarily around premieres: the festival operates as an informal film school, running workshops that build production and storytelling skills alongside its screenings

03

The city starts moving

Splitting the event across two cities, the capital Antananarivo and the coastal city of Mahajanga, extends its reach beyond the capital's cultural institutions

04

The water draws everyone in

The Panafrican Golden Zebu awards, covering documentary, fiction and animation categories plus a national competition audience prize, give Malagasy and other African filmmakers a dedicated platform for recognition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Since its founding in 2006

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Madagascourt has built its identity around free access and education rather than ceremony: consistent free public screenings

The sacred route

Living ritual

hands-on workshops functioning as an informal film school

The local code

Living ritual

and the recurring Panafrican Golden Zebu awards spanning documentary

Tradition 5

Living ritual

animation and an audience-chosen national prize

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual attire is appropriate for screenings and workshops; no formal dress code applies, though the awards ceremony may warrant smart-casual dress for those attending as guests or...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Antananarivo/Mahajanga you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

MGA

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.91 S, 47.54 EOpen in Google Maps

Antananarivo/Mahajanga, Analamanga/Boeny, Madagascar

Nearest airportTNR — Ivato
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Antananarivo/Mahajanga you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Madagascourt Film Festival?

Madagascourt Film Festival is listed for Multiple months · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Madagascourt Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Antananarivo/Mahajanga, Madagascar. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Antananarivo/Mahajanga, Analamanga/Boeny, Madagascar

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Autumn
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