Manarat Mediterranean Film Festival

مهرجان منارات للأفلام المتوسطية

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Arts & CultureTunis/La Marsa
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsManarat's defining choice is geographic
Language["ar"]Currency: TND
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Manarat Mediterranean Film Festival in Tunis/La Marsa

Manarat, the Festival du Cinema Mediterraneen, is a Tunis-area film festival founded in 2018 under the artistic direction of producer Dora Bouchoucha, run jointly by the National Center for Cinema and Image and the French Institute of Tunisia. Its signature feature is free open-air screenings on public beaches, including La Marsa, rather than conventional indoor cinemas.

In much of the Mediterranean, summer cinema has long meant something looser and more communal than a ticketed evening indoors, and Manarat, formally the Festival du Cinema Mediterraneen, built its identity around that idea when it launched in 2018.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Manarat's defining choice is geographic: instead of concentrating screenings in Tunis cinemas, the festival sets up free popular screenings directly on the sand at beaches including La Goulette, La Marsa, Hammam-Lif, Bizerte, and Hammamet, later expanding to Nabeul, Monastir, and Kerkennah, turning a night at the movies into a beach event accessible to people who might never attend a formal festival screening

02

The mystery stays covered

Under producer Dora Bouchoucha's artistic direction, the festival is built specifically to introduce Tunisian audiences to Mediterranean cinema beyond the more internationally focused Carthage Film Festival, and it runs a Post-Production Lab supporting films still in development, giving it a working role in the regional film industry beyond public screenings alone

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Manarat continues a broader Mediterranean tradition of open-air summer cinema

Water and renewal

Living ritual

adapted here specifically to Tunisia's coastal towns

The sacred route

Living ritual

and reflects an explicit cultural-diplomacy partnership between Tunisian state cinema institutions and the French Institute aimed at building shared regional film culture

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Manarat Mediterranean Film Festival, plan transport around the exact Tunis/La Marsa venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Beach-casual clothing, since screenings happen directly on sand; bring a light layer for the evening sea breeze and comfortable, sand-friendly footwear or sandals.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Manarat Mediterranean Film Festival, stay near the part of Tunis/La Marsa 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

unknown

Interactive map36.82 N, 10.17 EOpen in Google Maps

Tunis/La Marsa, Tunis, Tunisia

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

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Manarat Mediterranean Film Festival?

Manarat Mediterranean Film Festival is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Manarat Mediterranean Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Tunis/La Marsa, Tunisia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer 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?

Tunis/La Marsa, Tunis, Tunisia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
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