The Sheltering Desert
Synopsis
In 1935 two German geologists, Henno Martin and Hermann Korn, leave Nazi Germany for South-West Africa (Namibia) to conduct field research. At the outbreak of the Second World War, many male Germans living in South-West Africa are interned in local camps. As pacifists the two German scientists refuse to be arrested and flee into the Namib Desert. They live for over two years in the vastness of the desert like ancient bushmen under indescribable circumstances, facing the challenge to survive and, at the same time, the threat to be detected. On the radio they follow the war events in Europe. Their adventure comes to an end when Hermann Korn starts suffering seriously from malnutrition.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Regardt van den Bergh
- Original Title
- The Sheltering Desert
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Regardt van den Bergh
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Regardt van den Bergh
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What is The Sheltering Desert about?
In 1935 two German geologists, Henno Martin and Hermann Korn, leave Nazi Germany for South-West Africa (Namibia) to conduct field research. At the outbreak of the Second World War, many male Germans living in South-West Africa are interned in local camps. As pacifists the two German scientists refuse to be arrested and flee into the Namib Desert. They live for over two years in the vastness of the desert like ancient bushmen under indescribable circumstances, facing the challenge to survive and, at the same time, the threat to be detected. On the radio they follow the war events in Europe. Their adventure comes to an end when Hermann Korn starts suffering seriously from malnutrition.
Who directed The Sheltering Desert?
The Sheltering Desert was directed by Regardt van den Bergh.
Who stars in The Sheltering Desert?
The principal cast of The Sheltering Desert includes Jason Connery, Rupert Graves, Joss Ackland, Kate Normington, John Carson.
When was The Sheltering Desert released and how long is it?
The Sheltering Desert was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.