My Home of Wind and Sand

My Home of Wind and Sand (2026)



9.0 2026 102 min —

Director: Patrick Wally

Cast: Najla Mohamed Lamin

Documentary
Born and raised in a refugee camp in the Algerian Sahara, Najla is a determined activist who has spent her life advocating peacefully for Western Sahara’s independence. This documentary follows her journey over ten years, offering an intimate look at her nonviolent campaign and unwavering commitment to the cause.

More About This Film

My Home of Wind and Sand is a deeply personal documentary portrait of Najla Mohamed Lamin, an activist born in a Sahrawi refugee camp who builds a life around family, community, and peaceful advocacy for Western Sahara. The film follows her over many years rather than reducing her story to a single moment.

Director Patrick Wally combines observational footage with intimate conversations, creating a portrait shaped by both political upheaval and ordinary family life. As circumstances change and conflict returns, the documentary examines how personal convictions are tested without losing sight of the people behind the headlines.

  • Directed by Patrick Wally.
  • Najla Mohamed Lamin is the central subject and also a producer on the film.
  • The project was developed over approximately ten years.
  • The film was produced by WyFilm in association with Austria and Western Sahara.
  • Its reported running time is around 101 minutes.

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