Sounds of Sand
Si le vent soulève les sables
Synopsis
On the one hand, there’s the desert eating away at the land. The endless dry season, the lack of water. On the other there’s the threat of war. The village well has run dry. The livestock is dying. Trusting their instinct, most of the villagers leave and head south. Rahne, the only literate one, decides to head east with his three children and Mouna, his wife. A few sheep, some goats, and Chamelle, a dromedary, are their only riches. A tale of exodus, quest, hope and fatality.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Hänsel
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Hänsel
- Original Score
- René-Marc Bini
- Original Title
- Si le vent soulève les sables
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Djibouti, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Eurimages, Man's Films, CNC, Canal+, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, Media Programme of the European Community, Coopération Belge au Développement, A.S.A.P, RTBF, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Hänsel
Marion Hänsel, Marc Durin-Valois, Jean Cosmos
René-Marc Bini
Walther van den Ende
Michèle Hubinon
Marion Hänsel
Department Leadership Roster
Walther van den Ende
Director of Photography
Marion Hänsel
Director
Yan Tax
Costume Design
Marion Hänsel
Screenplay
Thierry Leproust
Production Design
Michèle Hubinon
Editor
René-Marc Bini
Original Music Composer
Marion Hänsel
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sounds of Sand.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sounds of Sand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sounds of Sand about?
On the one hand, there’s the desert eating away at the land. The endless dry season, the lack of water. On the other there’s the threat of war. The village well has run dry. The livestock is dying. Trusting their instinct, most of the villagers leave and head south. Rahne, the only literate one, decides to head east with his three children and Mouna, his wife. A few sheep, some goats, and Chamelle, a dromedary, are their only riches. A tale of exodus, quest, hope and fatality.
Who directed Sounds of Sand?
Sounds of Sand was directed by Marion Hänsel.
Who stars in Sounds of Sand?
The principal cast of Sounds of Sand includes Issaka Sawadogo, Carole Karemera, Asma Nouman Aden, Saïd Abdallah Mohamed, Ahmed Ibrahim Mohamed.
When was Sounds of Sand released and how long is it?
Sounds of Sand was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Sounds of Sand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sounds of Sand was composed by René-Marc Bini.
Is Sounds of Sand based on a book or true story?
Sounds of Sand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marc Durin-Valois".