- “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977) – A significant portion of this iconic sci-fi film was filmed in Tunisia, particularly in the desert regions of Matmata and Tataouine. The Tatooine planet scenes, including the Lars Homestead and the Mos Espa Slave Quarters, were shot in these locations.
- “The English Patient” (1996) – This critically acclaimed romantic war drama, based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje, is partially set in Tunisia. The film showcases various Tunisian locations such as the ancient city of Ksar Ouled Soltane and the Chott el Djerid salt flats.
- “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Some scenes of this classic Indiana Jones adventure film were shot in Tunisia, specifically in the city of Kairouan. The Great Mosque of Kairouan served as the exterior location for the Well of Souls sequence.
- “The English Patient” (1996) – This critically acclaimed romantic war drama, based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje, is partially set in Tunisia. The film showcases various Tunisian locations such as the ancient city of Ksar Ouled Soltane and the Chott el Djerid salt flats.
- “The Life of Brian” (1979) – This comedy film, directed by Terry Jones, was mainly shot in Tunisia. The desert landscapes near the towns of Monastir and Jerba were used to recreate biblical settings for the story.
- “The Sheltering Sky” by Paul Bowles – Published in 1949, this novel is set in North Africa, including Tunisia. It follows the journey of an American couple as they travel through Algeria and Morocco, exploring themes of existentialism and cultural dislocation.
- “The Pillars of Hercules” by Paul Theroux – Released in 1995, this travelogue-based novel features Tunisia as one of the destinations along the author’s journey around the Mediterranean Sea. It offers vivid descriptions of the country’s landscapes, culture, and history.
- “The French Lieutenant’s Woman” by John Fowles – Although primarily set in England, this 1969 novel briefly takes the protagonist on a trip to Tunisia. The visit to Tunisia serves as a turning point in the story and adds an exotic element to the narrative.
- “The Stranger” by Albert Camus – Although not solely set in Tunisia, this influential existentialist novel by Camus has an important connection to the country. The author himself was born in French Algeria, and the story explores themes of alienation and detachment within the colonial setting.
- “Harvest” by Mohamed El-Bisatie – Written by an Egyptian author, “Harvest” is set in Tunisia’s countryside and centres around the lives of farmers and their struggles, offering a glimpse into the social and political dynamics of rural Tunisia.
WANDERLIST: Tunisia in books and on film
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