Sounds of the Desert
Dykumos garsai
Synopsis
A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom of music and sound. It's a story of infinite peace in a troubled world. An utopian planet where Sun Ra and his prophets celebrate the divine wealth of their spirits.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$160K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilija Škarnulytė
- Screenplay & Story
- Emilija Škarnulytė
- Original Title
- Dykumos garsai
- Country of Origin
- Lithuania, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $160K
- Production Studios
- Mer Film, Mirror Matter Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilija Škarnulytė
Emilija Škarnulytė
Diana Vidrascu, Eitvydas Doškus, Derek Howard, Vytautas Tinteris
Mikas Žukauskas, Vytautas Tinteris
Emilija Škarnulytė
Department Leadership Roster
Emilija Škarnulytė
Director
Emilija Škarnulytė
Writer
Mikas Žukauskas
Editor
Emilija Škarnulytė
Producer
Diana Vidrascu
Director of Photography
Eitvydas Doškus
Director of Photography
Derek Howard
Director of Photography
Vytautas Tinteris
Director of Photography
Vytautas Tinteris
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sounds of the Desert.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sounds of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sounds of the Desert about?
A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom of music and sound. It's a story of infinite peace in a troubled world. An utopian planet where Sun Ra and his prophets celebrate the divine wealth of their spirits.
Who directed Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert was directed by Emilija Škarnulytė.
Who stars in Sounds of the Desert?
The principal cast of Sounds of the Desert includes Abshalom Ben Shlomo, Marshall Allen.
When was Sounds of the Desert released and how long is it?
Sounds of the Desert was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.