Wandering Heart

After the death of her husband in very strange circumstances, a young widow decides to refuse to re-many, and thereby breaks with the traditional submissive role of women. She tries to choose how to love, and how to live. A feminine journey through the depths of Islamic culture. A tale that involves reality, poetry and magic..

Directed by Fitouri Belhiba, Wandering Heart leans on a strong ensemble — Nadia Samir, Ahmed Snoussi, Ahmed Ben Smail — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1990.