During the Algerian War, a young man caught between loyalty and survival must navigate the harsh realities of conflict in the desert.

Algeria, 1959. As the war for independence intensifies, Yacine, a young shepherd living in a remote desert village, is forced into a conflict he never chose.
When his village becomes a strategic point for both resistance fighters and colonial forces, Yacine finds himself trapped between two worlds. Pressured by local revolutionaries to join their cause, and constantly monitored by military patrols, his quiet life begins to unravel.
As violence spreads across the region, Yacine witnesses the destruction of his community and the transformation of people he once knew. Friendships are broken, trust disappears, and survival becomes the only certainty.
During his journey across the vast desert landscapes, he meets Amina, a schoolteacher secretly helping displaced families. Together, they form a fragile bond while navigating danger, fear, and uncertainty.
Through moments of silence, loss, and resilience, Yacine is forced to confront what freedom truly means — and what it costs.
Desert of Echoes delivers a deeply human perspective on war, focusing not on battles, but on the emotional and psychological scars left behind.

Amine Rahmani

124 minutes

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