Khamsa - The Well of Oblivion

Khamsa - The Well of Oblivion (خمصة - بئر النسيان)  is a 2022 Algerian animated film directed by Khaled Chiheb  of D-Clik Productions. The film follows a young boy named Adi who awakens with amnesia at the bottom of a dark well. Accompanied by two peculiar creatures, Adi embarks on a quest to recover his memories, only to discover the truth is more complex than he imagined.

Plot
A young boy named Adi wakes up with amnesia at the bottom of a dark well. Joined by two strange creatures, he sets out to recover his memories, but the truth is more than he bargained for.

Production
Vynom, a graduate of the Algiers Fine Arts School, also served as the film's art director.

Release and reception
Khamsa - The Well of Oblivion garnered international acclaim, being nominated for awards at both the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the Ottawa International Animation Festival in 2022. It also received an award at the Niigata International Animation Film Festival, in Japan, in 2023.

The film has been described as "a sublime travel"