“A thousand and one cinema posters” at Cinédart: a captivating cinematographic immersion

Last night, at Cinédart in Carthage, the long-awaited event took place: the opening of the exhibition-sale ” A thousand and one cinema posters“. A fascinating dive in the abundant universe of the seventh art, where the posters were made of stories, emotions and memories.

From the first steps in the room, the cinematic atmosphere was palpable. The walls, the corners, to the floor itself, were decorated with a variety of posters as diverse as they are captivating. From Tunisian cinema to Egyptian cinema, from American cinema to French cinema, every corner of space was an invitation to a trip over the years and genres.

Among this multitude, you could admire posters of all sizes and all eras. Of the imposing giant poster of a film Abdelhalim Hafezproudly installed on the ground, with modest A4 formats, each poster told its own story. Some seemed to have crossed the decades, like that ofOsfour Stah (1990) by Fédre Boughedir (himself present), marked by the scars of time, thus testifying to his experience and his history. Others, more recent, such as those of the documentary Olffa’s girls by Kaouther Ben Hania, appointed to the Oscar 2024 for the best documentary filmreflected the vitality and diversity of contemporary Tunisian cinema.

A special poster particularly caught attention: that of the film Olffa’s girlsin its “original” version which had accompanied the film to Cannes for its first. It must be remembered that Olffa’s girls was the first Tunisian film in the official selection in Cannes since 1970.

Besides film posters, the Syrian artist Eyyam Elulu presented his works inspired by Egyptian cinema. He exhibited paintings, bags, cushion pillowcases and notebooks that testified to his talent and his love for this artistic universe.

Many visitors responded to the call of this unique exhibition. Some, by simple curiosity, others by devouring passion for cinema, sought the rare pearl, the poster that would make their cinephile heart beat.

Note that this exhibition will extend until February 18, thus offering cinema enthusiasts the opportunity to immerse themselves more in this bewitching universe. Activities are also planned, such as a cafe-causements on Saturday 5:30 p.m., followed by a cinema quiz at 5 p.m., to extend exchanges and discoveries.

Personally, I was delighted by this immersive cinematographic experience. In search of posters that resonate with my own memories and emotions, I enjoyed every moment spent in the middle of these visual treasures. An unforgettable evening, where the cinema was king and where the passions met in a whirlwind of colors and stories.

In addition, as a sign of solidarity towards Palestine, which is currently undergoing a real massacre, a Palestinian flag is hung right in front of the front door. This initiative testifies to the commitment of the Cinémadart room towards humanitarian values. Since the start of the conflict, the Cinémadart room has maintained its support for the Palestinians by regularly organizing projections of Palestinian films and various artistic activities, thus offering an awareness and solidarity space Envers These oppressed people.

Neïla Driss