The East Wind(1975)

The East Wind Synopsis

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)

The East Wind (1975) is a drama film directed by Moumen Smihi, released on January 1, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Ahmed Boda, Aicha Chari, Abdelkader Moutaa and Leila Shenna. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.