Wind from the South (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1975, Wind from the South is a drama film directed by Mohamed Slimane Riad, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Wind from the South stars Boualem Benani, Nawal Zaatar, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri) and Abdelhalim Rais, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Wind from the South sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wind from the South page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wind from the South tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wind from the South (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wind from the South change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wind from the South worth watching?
- Wind from the South holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wind from the South?
- Wind from the South stars Boualem Benani, Nawal Zaatar, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri), Abdelhalim Rais and Doudja Achachi.
- When was Wind from the South released?
- Wind from the South was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
