Desert Rose
Rosa de Areia
Synopsis
Drawing on a wide mosaic of texts from figures like Montaigne and Kafka, literary and philosophical fragments are used to illustrate and reflect on the human condition. It is a tribute to the landscape and the people who inhabit the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal, portraying the region not just as a physical space, but as a place where imagination and reality intertwine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis
- Screenplay & Story
- António Reis, Margarida Cordeiro
- Original Title
- Rosa de Areia
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Inforfilmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis
António Reis, Margarida Cordeiro
Acácio de Almeida
Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis
José Mazeda, Acácio de Almeida
Department Leadership Roster
Margarida Cordeiro
Director
António Reis
Screenplay
José Mazeda
Producer
Acácio de Almeida
Producer
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Margarida Cordeiro
Screenplay
António Reis
Director
Margarida Cordeiro
Editor
António Reis
Editor
Margarida Cordeiro
Costume Design
António Reis
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Desert Rose.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Rose
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What is Desert Rose about?
Drawing on a wide mosaic of texts from figures like Montaigne and Kafka, literary and philosophical fragments are used to illustrate and reflect on the human condition. It is a tribute to the landscape and the people who inhabit the Trás-os-Montes region of Portugal, portraying the region not just as a physical space, but as a place where imagination and reality intertwine.
Who directed Desert Rose?
Desert Rose was directed by Margarida Cordeiro, António Reis.
Who stars in Desert Rose?
The principal cast of Desert Rose includes Francisco Nascimento, Ana Umbelina, Balbina Ferro, Cristina de Jesus, Ana Maria Martins Guerra.
When was Desert Rose released and how long is it?
Desert Rose was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.