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Release Year2003
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Adventure, Fantasy
Votes1
DirectorTaïeb Louhichi
WritersTaïeb Louhichi
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsDance of the Wind
About Dance of the Wind
The Dance of the Wind (Arabic: رقصة الريح) is an Algerian-Tunisian film and the fourth feature film by Taïeb Louhichi. Shot digitally, it differs from his previous films in its emphasis on meditation rather than vast outdoor landscapes. While scouting locations for his film in southern Tunisia, director Youssef meets the gaze of a stunning Berber woman who orders him not to film her. This marks the beginning of a wandering journey that leads him to his downfall in the vast desert, prey by day to mirages, by night to his anxieties, childhood memories, his first cinematic experiences, and the fear of seeing his film fail because he has let his mind wander. His car is his only anchor and his means of resistance, thanks to the contents of its trunk where he keeps scripts, photos, and means of subsistence.
Directed by Taïeb Louhichi, Dance of the Wind leans on a strong ensemble — Mohamed Chouikh, Haifa Bouzouita, Hatem Berrabeh — 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 2003.
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