The ladies of the desert
Herrinen Der Wüste
Synopsis
The film offers an insight into a nearly forgotten world. The times when the Sahrawi war of independence was on the international agenda seem to be long forgotten. The fate of hundreds of thousands Sahrawis living in refugee camps since the 1970s seems not to be spectacular enough for further attention. Inthe film the women get a chance to speak. It is a film about their experiences and hopes. It is mainly a film about life in surroundings where seemingly normal things are real challenges. The film is a simple and impressive portrait of women, who have been fighting against their fate to help their people. They have never lost their drive, no matter how unfavourable the circumstances have been. It reminds us of the fate of the Sahrawi people. The film is realistic, without any kitsch elements. It shows impressive pictures of the real lives of strong women, who have never stopped fighting for independence.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anita Lackenberger, Gerhard Mader
- Original Score
- Aziza Brahim
- Original Title
- Herrinen Der Wüste
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Produktion West
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anita Lackenberger, Gerhard Mader
Aziza Brahim
Department Leadership Roster
Anita Lackenberger
Director
Gerhard Mader
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The ladies of the desert
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What is The ladies of the desert about?
The film offers an insight into a nearly forgotten world. The times when the Sahrawi war of independence was on the international agenda seem to be long forgotten. The fate of hundreds of thousands Sahrawis living in refugee camps since the 1970s seems not to be spectacular enough for further attention. Inthe film the women get a chance to speak. It is a film about their experiences and hopes. It is mainly a film about life in surroundings where seemingly normal things are real challenges. The film is a simple and impressive portrait of women, who have been fighting against their fate to help their people. They have never lost their drive, no matter how unfavourable the circumstances have been. It reminds us of the fate of the Sahrawi people. The film is realistic, without any kitsch elements. It shows impressive pictures of the real lives of strong women, who have never stopped fighting for independence.
Who directed The ladies of the desert?
The ladies of the desert was directed by Anita Lackenberger, Gerhard Mader.
Who stars in The ladies of the desert?
The principal cast of The ladies of the desert includes Not specified.
When was The ladies of the desert released and how long is it?
The ladies of the desert was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The ladies of the desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The ladies of the desert was composed by Aziza Brahim.