Wind from the South
Le Vent du Sud
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
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohamed Slimane Riad
- Screenplay & Story
- Abdelhamid Benhedouga, Mohamed Slimane Riad
- Original Score
- Mokadem Ghobrini, Chérif Korteby
- Original Title
- Le Vent du Sud
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohamed Slimane Riad
Abdelhamid Benhedouga, Mohamed Slimane Riad
Mokadem Ghobrini, Chérif Korteby
Dahou Boukerche
Rabah Dabouz
Department Leadership Roster
Mohamed Slimane Riad
Director
Mohamed Slimane Riad
Writer
Rabah Dabouz
Editor
Dahou Boukerche
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wind from the South
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Wind from the South includes Boualem Benani, Nawal Zaatar, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri), Abdelhalim Rais, Doudja Achachi.
When was Wind from the South released and how long is it?
Wind from the South was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Wind from the South?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wind from the South was composed by Mokadem Ghobrini, Chérif Korteby.
Is Wind from the South based on a book or true story?
Wind from the South is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Abdelhamid Benhedouga".