The Desert Child
L'enfant du désert
“Lost in the Sahara, raised in the wild.”
Synopsis
14-year-old Sun has written and successfully published a story based on an incredible story told by her late grandfather about a wild child called Hadara, who is saved by a group of ostriches when he becomes separated from his family in a storm, and is then raised in the desert amid a host of wild animals, including his best friend, a desert fox. When Sun is invited to travel to the Sahara by a local community who has heard about her book, she meets Kharouba, a Nomad girl of her own age, and realizes there may be much more to Hadara than just a character in a bedtime story.
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Desert Child Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles de Maistre
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles de Maistre, Prune de Maistre
- Original Title
- L'enfant du désert
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Mai Juin Productions, StudioCanal, uMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles de Maistre
Gilles de Maistre, Prune de Maistre
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles de Maistre
Director
Gilles de Maistre
Screenplay
Prune de Maistre
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert Child
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What is The Desert Child about?
14-year-old Sun has written and successfully published a story based on an incredible story told by her late grandfather about a wild child called Hadara, who is saved by a group of ostriches when he becomes separated from his family in a storm, and is then raised in the desert amid a host of wild animals, including his best friend, a desert fox. When Sun is invited to travel to the Sahara by a local community who has heard about her book, she meets Kharouba, a Nomad girl of her own age, and realizes there may be much more to Hadara than just a character in a bedtime story.
Who directed The Desert Child?
The Desert Child was directed by Gilles de Maistre.
Who stars in The Desert Child?
The principal cast of The Desert Child includes Kev Adams, Nahel Tran, Nahïl Bouazzaoui, Neige de Maistre, Adriane Gradziel.
When was The Desert Child released and how long is it?
The Desert Child was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did The Desert Child make at the box office?
The Desert Child grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desert Child?
The Desert Child holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.