Storyline
Set in the mid-1950s when Tangier was still an international zone, El Chergui presents the city on the eve of its independence, as Aïcha resorts to magical practices to try to prevent her husband from taking a second wife. Around her, a society of women creates its own form of active resistance even as the larger independence movement grows around it. Through his unique use of montage, Smihi creates arresting images that present a society torn by the contradictions of colonialism, religion, patriarchy, and resistance. (Block Cinema)
Cast & Crew
AB
Ahmed Boda
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LeadAC
Aicha Chari
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Abdelkader Moutaa
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LS
Leila Shenna
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What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Moumen Smihi's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The East Wind is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
