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Wind from the South (1975)

Movie ★ 10.0 99 min

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

Mohamed Slimane Riad Director Mohamed Slimane Riad Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 2, 1975
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
Country
Algeria
Language
Studio
Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

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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 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
Who directed Wind from the South?
Wind from the South was directed by Mohamed Slimane Riad.
Who stars in Wind from the South?
Wind from the South stars Boualem Benani, Nawal Zaatar, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri), Abdelhalim Rais.
When was Wind from the South released?
Wind from the South is a 1975 drama film.
Where can I watch Wind from the South?
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