Where the Wind Comes From
Spring Grants 2021 - Development, Production Stage
Amel Guellaty / Feature Narrative / Tunisia, France, Qatar / 96 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Comedy, Coming of age, Drama, Road Trip, Social Issues, Fantasy, Youth, Immigration
Synopsis
Fearless spirit Alyssa and sensitive artist Mehdi, best friends since childhood, feel cramped in their life in the outskirts of Tunis. When Alyssa discovers an artist contest in Djerba that might be their ticket out, she pulls Mehdi into a fantastical journey across Tunisia which will put their friendship to the test.
Credits
- Director
- Amel Guellaty
- Screenwriter
- Amel Guellaty
- Producer
- Asma Chiboub
- Production Company
- Atlas Vision
About the Director
Amel Guellaty is a Tunisian director and photographer. In 2017, she wrote and directed her first short fiction, 'Black Mamba' produced by Atlas Vision. The film was selected in more than 60 international film festivals and won 20 prizes. It was broadcast by Canal+ and Italian RT Channel. Amel has just completed her second short fiction, 'Chitana', and is developing her first feature, 'Tunis-Djerba'. As a photographer, she is published in different magazines such as Elle France and participates in various group exhibitions.