Divine Wind

DIRECTOR

Merzak Allouache

RUN TIME

96 Minutes

LANGUAGE

Arabic

YEAR

2018

Country

Lebanon, France, Qatar, Algeria

English Subtitles

Yes

Genre

Arthouse, Drama

Cast

Sarah Layssac, Mohamed Oughlis, Hacene Benzerari

Classification

Restricted to persons aged 18 and over unless accompanied by an adult

Synopsis

Divine Wind was filmed in Algeria and co-produced in Lebanon. It tells the story of two terrorists preparing an attack on an Algerian oil refinery. The film follows this duo’s psychological journey by concentrating on their existential doubts and what the mission awakens in them, from their first meeting to the night before the attack.

2025 FILMS

6 Sep
Documentary Short

Eye of Rmeich

Eye of Rmeish is a poetic short documentary that explores the unwavering faith of a...

6 Sep
Documentary Short

Her Own Peak

At 62, Rafca defies societal expectations, transforming from a beginner into a world-class runner, and...

6 Sep
Drama Short

Mama

Aida, an elderly mother living alone, was abandoned by her only daughter after a sever...

6 Sep
Documentary Experimental

Manal Issa, 2024

Manal Issa, 2024 is a haunting and intimate portrait of acclaimed Lebanese-French actress Manal Issa,...

Scroll to Top