The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert
Synopsis
At once a vast expanse of mesmerizing desolation and the crucible of human history, the Sahara Desert has been both the battlefield of empires and the haunted wilderness at the margins of the known world for thousands of years. Shot on location, this exhilarating documentary brings to life the Sahara’s cruel history and the conflicts that still plague its people. THE SAHARA recounts the story of kings who once led caravans of 30,000 people across the desert, bearing riches beyond imagination. It tells of Roman death squads that exterminated the citizens of the Empire’s most bitter rival and how the Foreign Legion crafted a legend out of last stands and lost causes. From the fabled metropolis of Timbuktu to the shores of Tripoli, THE SAHARA is an illuminating exploration of this unforgiving and remote land of myth and mirage.
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December 19, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
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- Original Title
- The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beth Dietrich, Ron Nelson, Robert E. Ziel
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Nelson
Producer
Robert E. Ziel
Producer
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What is The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert about?
At once a vast expanse of mesmerizing desolation and the crucible of human history, the Sahara Desert has been both the battlefield of empires and the haunted wilderness at the margins of the known world for thousands of years. Shot on location, this exhilarating documentary brings to life the Sahara’s cruel history and the conflicts that still plague its people. THE SAHARA recounts the story of kings who once led caravans of 30,000 people across the desert, bearing riches beyond imagination. It tells of Roman death squads that exterminated the citizens of the Empire’s most bitter rival and how the Foreign Legion crafted a legend out of last stands and lost causes. From the fabled metropolis of Timbuktu to the shores of Tripoli, THE SAHARA is an illuminating exploration of this unforgiving and remote land of myth and mirage.
Who directed The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert?
The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert?
The principal cast of The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert includes Michael Carroll, Richard Zacks.
When was The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert released and how long is it?
The Sahara: The Forgotten History of the World's Harshest Desert was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.