The madman of the desert
El loco del desierto
Synopsis
This documentary tells the story of Tateh Lehbib, a Saharawi refugee who after studying Renewable Energy at the University of Algiers and then a master's degree in energy efficiency at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has designed a type of shelter made with plastic bottles filled with sand. This innovative circular shelter aims to improve the harsh living conditions experienced in the desert in Tindouf, reducing internal temperature and offering a better resistance to sandstorm, while having an eco-friendly purpose by reusing plastic bottles.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julieta Cherep
- Original Title
- El loco del desierto
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Release Date
- 01/01/2018
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Spanish
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- ACNUR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julieta Cherep
Department Leadership Roster
Julieta Cherep
Director
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What is The madman of the desert about?
This documentary tells the story of Tateh Lehbib, a Saharawi refugee who after studying Renewable Energy at the University of Algiers and then a master's degree in energy efficiency at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has designed a type of shelter made with plastic bottles filled with sand. This innovative circular shelter aims to improve the harsh living conditions experienced in the desert in Tindouf, reducing internal temperature and offering a better resistance to sandstorm, while having an eco-friendly purpose by reusing plastic bottles.
Who directed The madman of the desert?
The madman of the desert was directed by Julieta Cherep.
Who stars in The madman of the desert?
The principal cast of The madman of the desert includes Not specified.
When was The madman of the desert released and how long is it?
The madman of the desert was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 30m.