12th Edition of Djerba Women and Youth Film Festival Launches

With the support of the National Center for Cinema and Image (CNCI), the Association Rouaa for Culture and Development of Medenine is organizing, from October 24 to 27, 2026, the 12th edition of the International Djerba Women and Youth Film Festival. This festival is a true gathering dedicated to the richness of Arab and international cinema as well as the creativity of women and young people in the film industry. This edition will feature 68 films from 37 countries, through a diverse programming including fiction, documentaries, film school productions, and children's films, both in official competition and out of competition. India will be the guest country of honor for this edition, which will also include training workshops, professional meetings, roundtables, and tributes to several figures in Tunisian and Arab cinema. 'Four days of cinema, meetings, and sharing to promote creation, highlight female talents and young generations, and strengthen cultural dialogue,' comment the organizers. 'Four days of cinema, meetings, and sharing to promote creation, highlight female talents and young generations, and strengthen cultural dialogue.'