Director Lotfi Achour dedicates this film to the entire Soltani family, victims of cowardly terrorism in Djebel Mghilla, in Sidi Bouzid, in 2015 and 2017. He also denounced the silence of all countries which he described as “a shame of 'humanity' in the face of Zionist attacks in Gaza.
The closing ceremony of the 35th edition of the Carthage Cinematographic Days which took place this evening, Saturday December 21, at the Cité de la Culture in Tunis, was the apotheosis of several days of celebrations, tributes, screenings and discoveries. In an atmosphere that was both emotional and festive, the prizes were awarded in the presence of the members of the juries.
A look back at this last evening marked by the emotion and magic of the moments shared and worthy of the scale of this event which, once again this year, was able to captivate the hearts and imagination of thousands of spectators.
An eclectic program for a beautiful finale
In all, 217 films, including 99 Tunisian films, have been screened in 20 theaters since December 14. A final demonstration of the diversity and richness of the festival's programming. Many innovative and daring films have garnered widespread applause and critical acclaim. Beyond the screenings, this cultural event succeeded in creating a real space for meeting and exchange. The conferences, workshops and masterclasses organized throughout the week allowed artists, professionals and amateurs to come together around common passions and share their experiences.
This year is also marked by a Senegal focus and a Jordan focus. Palestine was at the heart of this cultural event with screenings in theaters and in the streets.
An evening of tributes and awards
Live broadcasting was provided on the two television channels and various national radio stations.
After a musical entry by “Ye Khlila” in symphonic version, Mondher Kalai introduced a video in tribute to the great actor Fethi Haddaoui who left us on December 12, two days before the opening of the JCC.
The mistress of the ceremony, Souhir Ben Amara, made her entrance afterwards, majestically dressed in a white dress adorned with gold.
The much-awaited prizes were presented to the winners in different categories. The emotion was palpable among the recipients who expressed their gratitude to the public and the organizers for their unwavering support.
Here is the prize list:
Golden Tanit, short documentary film
The last days of the Yen, by Mehdi Hajri, Tunisia
Tanit d'argent, short documentary film
Frihma, Yemen
Bronze Tanit, short documentary film
The journey of Bahati, from Kenya
Golden Tanit, feature documentary
Palestine
Silver Tanit, feature documentary
Tango SAA, DRC
Bronze Tanit, feature documentary
Mathila, from Abdallah Yahia, Tunisia
Special Mention and/or Special Jury Prize
Seeking haven for M. Rambo, Egypte
Prize for best editing
Camille Toubkis for the film Aïcha
Best Picture Award
The village next to paradise, de Mustapha Kechef
Best Music Award
Hédi Adel for the film Orza
Prize for best male performance
The vanishing, Sammy Lechea
Prize for best female performance
Soulef Kwakherji, Salma
Best Screenplay Award
Bode Aniyanbi pour le film The man died
Tanit de bronze, short fiction film
Edge to Edge, Sahar el Echi, Tunisia
Tanit d'argent, short fiction film
Better than earth, Egypte
Golden Tanit, short fiction film
Nothing happens after that, Soudan
While the lights went out on this edition, it is clear that the Carthage Cinematographic Days have once again demonstrated dynamism and capacity to innovate. By emphasizing diversity, inclusion and artistic quality, the festival not only brought joy to the festival-goers present, but also helped to highlight new talents and new ideas.
In the meantime, the memories of this closing, vibrant and unforgettable, will continue to nourish the imagination of the participants, who meet for the next adventure.
