Carthage Film Days

أيام قرطاج السينمائية

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Arts & CultureTunis
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival was conceived with an
Language["ar"]Currency: TND
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Carthage Film Days in Tunis

Carthage Film Days, known by its French acronym JCC, is the oldest film festival in the Arab world and Africa, founded in Tunis in 1966 to showcase Arab and sub-Saharan African cinema and build cultural bridges across the region. Conceived by critic Tahar Cheriaa, it became a fully annual event in 2014.

Carthage Film Days, universally known by its French acronym JCC for Journees Cinematographiques de Carthage, holds the distinction of being the oldest film festival in both the Arab world and the African continent, founded in Tunis in 1966.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival was conceived with an explicitly political mission from its founding by critic Tahar Cheriaa and Tunisian Minister of Culture Chedli Klibi: promoting African and Arab cinema as an act of cultural decolonization at a time when Western studios dominated film distribution across the newly independent region, a stance historians have described as part of a broader war of cinematic liberation

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The mystery stays covered

Originally held every two years, alternating with the Carthage Theatre Days so the two festivals shared organizational resources, it became a fully annual event in 2014, reflecting both growing demand and the festival's expanding role as the region's most prestigious platform for African and Arab filmmakers

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues its founding tradition of centering Arab and sub-Saharan African filmmaking

Water and renewal

Living ritual

treating cinema as a tool of cultural dialogue and

The sacred route

Living ritual

historically

The local code

Living ritual

cultural decolonization

Tradition 5

Living ritual

a mission distinct from festivals oriented primarily toward Western or purely commercial cinema

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

For Carthage Film Days, plan transport around the exact Tunis venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual to smart-casual clothing suits daytime screenings, with more formal attire appropriate for opening and closing ceremonies and gala evenings.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Carthage Film Days, stay near the part of Tunis you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["ar"] · TND

Family friendly

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Interactive map36.82 N, 10.17 EOpen in Google Maps

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

Nearest airportTUN — Tunis Carthage
TransportFor Carthage Film Days, plan transport around the exact Tunis venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Carthage Film Days, stay near the part of Tunis you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Carthage Film Days?

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

Where does Carthage Film Days take place?

The festival is listed in Tunis, Tunisia. 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.

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Where exactly is it?

Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia

Is it family friendly?

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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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