House of the Wind
La Maison du vent
Synopsis
Josette (80) lives alone in Yaoundé, Cameroon. All her children have left for the West. She encourages them to build houses in Cameroon, a ploy to bring them back to her. But the unexpected bond she forms with Sarah, a young woman from her neighborhood, shatters everything she has built her life on: her family, her responsibilities, and her hopes.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Auguste Kouemo Yanghu
- Screenplay & Story
- Auguste Kouemo Yanghu
- Original Score
- Blick Bassy, Adrien Jolivet
- Original Title
- La Maison du vent
- Country of Origin
- Cameroon, Benin, France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- La Mansarde Cinéma, Steel Fish Pictures, Horizons d'Afrique, Merveilles Productions, Red Sea Fund, DFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Auguste Kouemo Yanghu
Auguste Kouemo Yanghu
Blick Bassy, Adrien Jolivet
Éva Sehet
Geoffroy Cernaix, Ewin Ryckaert
Auguste Kouemo Yanghu, John Engel, Arthur Grec
Department Leadership Roster
Auguste Kouemo Yanghu
Director
Auguste Kouemo Yanghu
Screenplay
Auguste Kouemo Yanghu
Producer
Éva Sehet
Director of Photography
Geoffroy Cernaix
Editor
Ewin Ryckaert
Editor
Blick Bassy
Original Music Composer
Adrien Jolivet
Original Music Composer
John Engel
Producer
Arthur Grec
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of the Wind about?
Josette (80) lives alone in Yaoundé, Cameroon. All her children have left for the West. She encourages them to build houses in Cameroon, a ploy to bring them back to her. But the unexpected bond she forms with Sarah, a young woman from her neighborhood, shatters everything she has built her life on: her family, her responsibilities, and her hopes.
Who directed House of the Wind?
House of the Wind was directed by Auguste Kouemo Yanghu.
Who stars in House of the Wind?
The principal cast of House of the Wind includes Josette Kwanya, Moudjeu Pouadeu Edwige Tatiana, Adrien Jolivet, Tatiana Rojo, Martin Poulibe.
When was House of the Wind released and how long is it?
House of the Wind was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for House of the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of the Wind was composed by Blick Bassy, Adrien Jolivet.