Where the Wind Comes From

Where the Wind Comes From
  • Amel Guellaty
  • Tunisia
  • France
2025
99'
Screening schedule
  • Sunday, 16. November 2025.
  • 19:30
  • Dokukino KIC

Rebellious Alyssa and sensitive Mehdi have been best friends since childhood. Growing up in a small community on the outskirts of Tunis, they feel trapped and dream of moving to Europe and a future full of opportunities. When they learn about a painting contest on a nearby island, they see their chance to escape. Victory seems certain, as Mehdi is talented. The two embark on a journey across Tunisia that will put their strong friendship to the test. This touching road movie premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival. 

SUBTITLES: EN

Amel Guellaty
Amel Guellaty

Amel Guellaty is a Tunisian director and photographer, who studied law at the Sorbonne before turning her attention to film. She worked as a production assistant on feature films and began making her own films with the shorts Black Mamba (2017) and Chitana (2021). Where the Wind Comes From is her first feature.

Film information

Director: Amel Guellaty

Screenplay: Amel Guellaty

Cast: Eya Bellagha, Slim Baccar

Director of photography: Frida Marzouk

Editing: Amel Guellaty

Producer: Asma Chiboub, Karim Aitouna, Chadi Abo

Production: Haut les mains Productions, Atlas Vision

Festivals and awards: Sundance Film Festival 2025; International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025; San Francisco International Film Festival 2025

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