Wind from the South
Originally released in 1975. Wind from the South is a drama film. directed by Mohamed Slimane Riad.
Starring Boualem Benani, Nawal Zaatar, and Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri)
Synopsis
Néfissa, a student in Algiers, returns to her village in the south in the summer. Her father wants her to marry the mayor but she wants to continue her studies. Confronting her father and the opinion of the villagers who do not understand her, she decides to flee to Algiers. The shepherd Rabah discovering her wounded and lost in the mountains, has her treated by her mother. In contact with Nefissa, Rabat becomes aware of his exploited condition and discovers the possibilities offered to him by the cooperatives of the agrarian revolution. The two young people will go through the decisive stage together which will allow them to escape obscurantism and exploitation. Based on the novel "Le vent du sud" by Abdelhamid Benahouga
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1975
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Algeria
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wind from the South about?
Néfissa, a student in Algiers, returns to her village in the south in the summer. Her father wants her to marry the mayor but she wants to continue her studies. Confronting her father and the opin...
Who directed Wind from the South?
Wind from the South was directed by Mohamed Slimane Riad.
How long is Wind from the South?
Wind from the South has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Wind from the South released?
Wind from the South was released on January 2, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wind from the South?
The main cast of Wind from the South includes Boualem Benani, Nawal Zaatar, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri), Abdelhalim Rais, Doudja Achachi.