What is Tunisia's cinema heritage and film locations?

Quel est le patrimoine cinematographique et les lieux de tournage en Tunisie?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Tunisia is a major filming destination. Star Wars: Mos Espa set (Ong Jemal, near Tozeur), Matmata (Luke's home), Ksar Ouled Soltane (slave quarters). The English Patient: Canyon de Mides. Raiders of the Lost Ark: Kairouan. Monty Python's Life of Brian: Monastir Ribat. JCC (Journees Cinematographiques de Carthage) is Africa's oldest film festival (since 1966). Tunisian cinema: Moufida Tlatli, Nouri Bouzid, Ala Eddine Slim.

Version francaise

La Tunisie est un lieu de tournage majeur. Star Wars: Ong Jemal, Matmata, Ksar Ouled Soltane. The English Patient: Mides. Indiana Jones: Kairouan. JCC: plus ancien festival de cinema d'Afrique (depuis 1966).

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Last reviewed2026-04-08
Expires2026-09-30
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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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