To the Desert
Al desierto
Synopsis
Julia works as a waitress on the night shift of the Comodoro Rivadavia casino. There, she meets Gwynfor, a customer who offers an interesting work opportunity in the oil industry. And so, what starts out as a morning appointment, résumé in hand, becomes a nightmarish journey in the middle of the arid landscape of Patagonia, a space Ulises Rosell uses with the cinematic power of a western, with the inclemency of the sun and the darkness of night ravaging the protagonists. Inspired by the stories of captive women from the 19th century,
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulises Rosell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulises Rosell
- Original Title
- Al desierto
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Triciclo Films, AjiMolido Films, Wanka Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulises Rosell
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Ulises Rosell
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Frequently Asked Questions About To the Desert
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What is To the Desert about?
Julia works as a waitress on the night shift of the Comodoro Rivadavia casino. There, she meets Gwynfor, a customer who offers an interesting work opportunity in the oil industry. And so, what starts out as a morning appointment, résumé in hand, becomes a nightmarish journey in the middle of the arid landscape of Patagonia, a space Ulises Rosell uses with the cinematic power of a western, with the inclemency of the sun and the darkness of night ravaging the protagonists. Inspired by the stories of captive women from the 19th century,
Who directed To the Desert?
To the Desert was directed by Ulises Rosell.
Who stars in To the Desert?
The principal cast of To the Desert includes Valentina Bassi, Jorge Sesán, Germán de Silva, José María Marcos.
When was To the Desert released and how long is it?
To the Desert was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.