Sandstorm
Vent de sable
Synopsis
Seen right through the sandstorms that rack the lives of a tribe living on a desert oasis, is a subtle and not-so-subtle mistreatment of the female members of the tribe - tribal chiefs have the right to be the first to deflower virgins, and single or widowed mothers must walk a narrow line of behavior restrictions that do not apply to their male counterparts. Both genders, however, fight the brunt of the harsh desert winds together.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
- Original Score
- Philippe Arthuys
- Original Title
- Vent de sable
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), Radiodiffusion Télévision Algérienne (RTA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Philippe Arthuys
Youcef Tobni, Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Director
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Writer
Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Writer
Youcef Tobni
Editor
Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandstorm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sandstorm about?
Seen right through the sandstorms that rack the lives of a tribe living on a desert oasis, is a subtle and not-so-subtle mistreatment of the female members of the tribe - tribal chiefs have the right to be the first to deflower virgins, and single or widowed mothers must walk a narrow line of behavior restrictions that do not apply to their male counterparts. Both genders, however, fight the brunt of the harsh desert winds together.
Who directed Sandstorm?
Sandstorm was directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
Who stars in Sandstorm?
The principal cast of Sandstorm includes Nadir Benguedih, Leila Shenna, Nadia Talbi, Himoud Brahimi, Sissani (Mohamed Djediat).
When was Sandstorm released and how long is it?
Sandstorm was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Sandstorm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sandstorm was composed by Philippe Arthuys.