Letters from Sahara
Lettere dal Sahara
Synopsis
The story of a young Senegalese man who treks the Sahara, takes an immigrant boat bound for Italy, the attempts to eke out a living there - finally deciding to return to his native place. Vittorio De Seta's first fiction feature since 1969.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Seta
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio De Seta
- Original Score
- Ismaël Lô
- Original Title
- Lettere dal Sahara
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian, Wolof
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Seta
Vittorio De Seta
Ismaël Lô
Donatella Palermo, Agnese Fontana
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Seta
Writer
Donatella Palermo
Producer
Fabio Angelotti
Costume Design
Fiorella Cicolini
Production Design
Agnese Fontana
Producer
Vittorio De Seta
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letters from Sahara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Letters from Sahara about?
The story of a young Senegalese man who treks the Sahara, takes an immigrant boat bound for Italy, the attempts to eke out a living there - finally deciding to return to his native place. Vittorio De Seta's first fiction feature since 1969.
Who directed Letters from Sahara?
Letters from Sahara was directed by Vittorio De Seta.
Who stars in Letters from Sahara?
The principal cast of Letters from Sahara includes Djibril Kébé, Thierno Thiam, Roberta Fornier, Milko Cardinale, Luciano Cravino.
When was Letters from Sahara released and how long is it?
Letters from Sahara was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Letters from Sahara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letters from Sahara was composed by Ismaël Lô.