As a movie enthusiast who cherishes stories that resonate with the human spirit, I am absolutely captivated by “Where the Wind Comes From”. This film seems to be a beautiful tapestry of friendship, dreams, and the quest for a better future – themes that are universally relatable and deeply moving.

Films Boutique secures global distribution rights for Amel Guellaty’s film “Where the Wind Comes From,” which was previously titled “Tunis-Djerba.” This move comes before its debut in the World Dramatic Competition at Sundance Film Festival.

At the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the European debut of Guellaty’s first feature film, a co-production among Tunisia, France, and Qatar, will take place.

In the movie, bold-hearted Alyssa and delicate artist Mehdi, friends since childhood, find their lives in the outskirts of Tunis stifling. When Alyssa uncovers a chance at freedom through an artist competition in Djerba, she entices Mehdi on an extraordinary adventure across Tunisia that could strain their friendship to its limits.

Gabor Greiner, COO and head of acquisitions at Films Boutique, expressed: “We instantly resonated with Amel’s heartwarming, eccentric, and engaging film featuring two optimistic friends from a Tunisian generation aspiring for a brighter tomorrow. This moving and endearing road trip movie will captivate audiences globally. Prepare for an extraordinary adventure.

This Tunisian movie features Eya Bellagha and Slim Baccar in the lead roles. The cinematography is handled by Frida Marzouk, while Amel Guellaty takes care of editing, and Aymen Labidi handles the sound department.

This movie was jointly made by Atlas Vision from Tunisia and Haut Les Mains Productions based in France, with Asma Chiboub and Karim Aitouna serving as the main producers, while Chadi Abo contributed as a co-producer.

This film was made with the assistance of several organizations: Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image (Tunisia), Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Centre National du cinema et de l’image animee (France), Franco-Tunisian Co-production Aid, Region Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, Image of Francophonie Fund, World Cinemas Aid – Centre national du cinema et de l’image animee – Institut Francais, Doha Film Institute, Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, Region Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, and Visions Sud-Est.

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2024-12-18 14:17