The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019) – Filming Locations
Drama / History · Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor · Starring Maxwell Simba, Aïssa Maïga
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.
Where was The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind filmed?
- Malawi, Lilongwe – Primary filming location for the entire narrative set in rural Malawi during the drought. The film was shot extensively throughout Malawi, using actual villages and rural communities to authentically portray the story of William Kamkwamba's real-life struggle during the country's 2001-2002 famine
- Kasungu District, Malawi, Kasungu – William's village and home location where the main story unfolds. Filming took place in Kasungu District, where William Kamkwamba actually lived, providing an authentic setting for the protagonist's journey and his community's struggle
- Lilongwe, Malawi, Lilongwe – Scenes depicting urban Malawi and wider community settings. The capital city and surrounding areas served as filming locations for scenes depicting broader aspects of Malawian society and William's interactions beyond his village