Films Boutique has picked up international rights to Amel Guellaty’s “Where the Wind Comes From” (formerly known as “Tunis-Djerba”), ahead of its world premiere in Sundance’s World Dramatic Competition.

The International Film Festival Rotterdam will host the European premiere of the coproduction between Tunisia, France and Qatar, which is Guellaty’s first feature.

In the film, fearless spirit Alyssa and sensitive artist Mehdi, best friends since childhood, feel cramped in their life on the outskirts of Tunis. When Alyssa discovers an artist contest in Djerba that might be their ticket out, she pulls Mehdi into a fantastical journey across Tunisia that will put their friendship to the test.

Gabor Greiner, COO and head of acquisitions at Films Boutique, said: “We immediately connected to Amel’s heartwarming, quirky and entertaining film about two best friends from a Tunisian generation full of hope for a better future. This heartfelt and...