Jewel of the Desert
Ørkenens juvel
Synopsis
Two thieves overhear part of a conversation. They hear that a camel has swallowed a jewel – but not that the camel is the jewel of the desert. They run off and try to catch the camel. At the same time, two children come to visit the town. They are related to the town's policeman. The policeman wants to confiscate the camel, but the thieves beat him to it. The general is very upset when the camel disappears. Eventually, the general and the children find the thieves and the camel, and the chase begins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Borch Nielsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Arne Siemsen, Søren Frellesen
- Original Score
- Jan Lysdahl, Frithjof Toksvig
- Original Title
- Ørkenens juvel
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Thura Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Borch Nielsen
Arne Siemsen, Søren Frellesen
Jan Lysdahl, Frithjof Toksvig
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Borch Nielsen
Director
Arne Siemsen
Writer
Søren Frellesen
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jewel of the Desert
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What is Jewel of the Desert about?
Two thieves overhear part of a conversation. They hear that a camel has swallowed a jewel – but not that the camel is the jewel of the desert. They run off and try to catch the camel. At the same time, two children come to visit the town. They are related to the town's policeman. The policeman wants to confiscate the camel, but the thieves beat him to it. The general is very upset when the camel disappears. Eventually, the general and the children find the thieves and the camel, and the chase begins.
Who directed Jewel of the Desert?
Jewel of the Desert was directed by Thomas Borch Nielsen.
Who stars in Jewel of the Desert?
The principal cast of Jewel of the Desert includes Cecilie Egemose Østerby, Kåve Pour, Arne Siemsen, Peter Hesse Overgaard, Niels Anders Thorn.
When was Jewel of the Desert released and how long is it?
Jewel of the Desert was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Jewel of the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jewel of the Desert was composed by Jan Lysdahl, Frithjof Toksvig.