Tunisian Festival Explores Cinema and Ecology

Tunisian actress and filmmaker Afef Ben Mahmoud has been appointed the director of the eighth Gabès Cinema Festival. Launched in 2019, the festival in Southern Tunisia combines artistic exploration with a focus on the ecological issues facing the city of Gabès. The port city's challenges are linked to an aging chemical factory, prompting reflection on a sustainable future.

Ben Mahmoud, known for her international acting roles and recent directing debut, stated that the festival's cross-disciplinary approach resonates with her artistic journey. She sees the event as a vital space for collective reflection, where creation serves as a dialogue with social, ecological, and political contexts. The festival aims to bridge disciplines and foster exchange between creators and the public.