The Weight of Sand
Le sablier
Synopsis
The Weight of Sand tells the story of Edith and Luca, two young adults who one day decide to embark on a great adventure that takes them from Spain to Togo. The journey takes a dark turn when they are kidnapped by jihadist forces and taken into the desert of Mali, where they are held captive for 450 days before attempting a highly risky, near-suicidal escape. The Weight of Sand is a suspenseful drama in which conflict brings forward profound questions about the meaning of life and our human quest: At what point do we choose to die with dignity rather than survive in misery? What is love? What is our relationship with silence and infinity in the 21st century? This epic and visually spectacular feature film is based on a true story.
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Marine Johnson
Édith Blais
Luca Colucci
Luca Tacchetto
Marianne Fortier
Steve Diouf
Alex
Danilo Cardia
Délégué italien
Karl Graboshas
Visage du Vent
Moussa Echarif
Moudjahidine
Mouloud Ayad
Jean Bui
Adam El Hour
Policier barrage malien
Hamza Alsani
Chef aux cheveux longs
Kali Diallo
Chauffeur Landcruiser
Daniel Ndomi Cha
Jeune recrue
Essalek Ahl Barikallah
Policier poste contrôle
Ismail Hsaini Ammi
Motard Djihadiste
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Nguyen
- Screenplay & Story
- Édith Blais, Kim Nguyen
- Original Title
- Le sablier
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Item 7, Noodles Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Nguyen
Édith Blais, Kim Nguyen
Pierre Even
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Nguyen
Director
Pierre Even
Producer
Kim Nguyen
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weight of Sand
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What is The Weight of Sand about?
The Weight of Sand tells the story of Edith and Luca, two young adults who one day decide to embark on a great adventure that takes them from Spain to Togo. The journey takes a dark turn when they are kidnapped by jihadist forces and taken into the desert of Mali, where they are held captive for 450 days before attempting a highly risky, near-suicidal escape. The Weight of Sand is a suspenseful drama in which conflict brings forward profound questions about the meaning of life and our human quest: At what point do we choose to die with dignity rather than survive in misery? What is love? What is our relationship with silence and infinity in the 21st century? This epic and visually spectacular feature film is based on a true story.
Who directed The Weight of Sand?
The Weight of Sand was directed by Kim Nguyen.
Who stars in The Weight of Sand?
The principal cast of The Weight of Sand includes Marine Johnson, Luca Colucci, Marianne Fortier, Steve Diouf, Danilo Cardia.
When was The Weight of Sand released and how long is it?
The Weight of Sand was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is The Weight of Sand based on a book or true story?
The Weight of Sand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Édith Blais".