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).

How long is Wind from the South?

Wind from the South has a runtime of 99 minutes.

Which country is Wind from the South from?

Wind from the South is a production from Algeria.

MovieJanuary 2, 1975Maghreb99 min

Wind from the South

Name: Wind from the South
Genre: Drama
Released: 1975-01-02
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 10.0
Cast: Boualem Benani, Nawal Zaatar, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri), Abdelhalim Rais, Doudja Achachi

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Wind from the South, is a 1975 Algerian movie, directed by Mohamed Slimane Riad, and starring Boualem Benani, Nawal Zaatar, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri). with a runtime of 99 minutes.

Overview

Le Vent du Sud, or Wind from the South, is an Algerian drama adapted from the novel by Abdelhamid Benahouga. The film follows Néfissa, a university student in Algiers who returns to her rural southern village for the summer only to find her father pressuring her into a marriage with the local mayor. Determined to continue her education, she decides to flee back to the city, but is found injured and lost in the mountains by Rabah, a young shepherd whose mother nurses her back to health. The bond that forms between them awakens a new consciousness in each: Néfissa finds greater resolve in her fight for independence, while Rabah comes to recognise his own exploitation under an unjust system. Together they navigate a decisive turning point that will free them from ignorance and oppression.

Last updated: June 23, 2026