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By TheWorldScreen – Rotterdam, June 2, 2025
The 25th edition of the Rotterdam Arab Film Festival (RAFF) concluded with a powerful statement: Arab cinema has not only arrived—it has rooted itself at the heart of European film culture.
Hosted at the same iconic locations as the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), the largest film festi [...]
The 35th edition of the Carthage Film Festival (Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage) awarded "To a Land Unknown" by Palestinian-Danish filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel the prestigious Silver Tanit. This compelling narrative of displacement, resilience, and survival resonated deeply with audiences, underscoring the festival's mission to highlight sociall [...]
The 35th edition of the Carthage Film Festival (Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage), renowned for celebrating African and Arab cinema, hosted the world premiere of Tunisian filmmaker Salma Baccar’s latest work, "The Fountain" (La Maison Dorée). This cinematic masterpiece offers a poignant exploration of Tunisia's turbulent political history, s [...]