Le Grand Désert
Synopsis
In 1950, the explorer Roger Frison-Roche made a crossing of more than a thousand kilometers on the back of a camel with the photographer Georges Tairraz II, in the heart of the Sahara, from Hoggar then Djanet in Algeria to Ghat in Libya. From their journey they brought back a large number of color films and documents. Among thousands of photos, they selected 47 images which reflect the various aspects of these immense spaces which occupy a third of Africa in the book "The Great Desert". “The Great Desert, 1000 kilometers on camelback” is the eponymous 85-minute documentary of this epic, released in 1950.
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- Director
- Georges Tairraz II, Roger Frison-Roche
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Frison-Roche
- Original Title
- Le Grand Désert
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Tairraz II, Roger Frison-Roche
Roger Frison-Roche
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Tairraz II
Director
Roger Frison-Roche
Director
Roger Frison-Roche
Writer
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What is Le Grand Désert about?
In 1950, the explorer Roger Frison-Roche made a crossing of more than a thousand kilometers on the back of a camel with the photographer Georges Tairraz II, in the heart of the Sahara, from Hoggar then Djanet in Algeria to Ghat in Libya. From their journey they brought back a large number of color films and documents. Among thousands of photos, they selected 47 images which reflect the various aspects of these immense spaces which occupy a third of Africa in the book "The Great Desert". “The Great Desert, 1000 kilometers on camelback” is the eponymous 85-minute documentary of this epic, released in 1950.
Who directed Le Grand Désert?
Le Grand Désert was directed by Georges Tairraz II, Roger Frison-Roche.
Who stars in Le Grand Désert?
The principal cast of Le Grand Désert includes Roger Frison-Roche, Georges Tairraz II.
When was Le Grand Désert released and how long is it?
Le Grand Désert was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.