Passion in the Desert
“What nature divides, the spirit unites.”
Synopsis
Young French officer Augustin Robert escorts artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis to Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. Napoleon sent de Paradis to record Egypt's great monuments and temples that are destroyed by French soldiers in acts of barbarism. During combat, Augustin and Jean-Michel are separated from their regiment, and they start wandering through the desert fighting for their life. In one of the canyons Augustin meets a leopard he names Simoom and a strange bond between them appears.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lavinia Currier
- Screenplay & Story
- Lavinia Currier
- Original Title
- Passion in the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Roland-Film, Fine Line Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lavinia Currier
Lavinia Currier, Honoré de Balzac
Alexey Rodionov
Department Leadership Roster
Lavinia Currier
Director
Lavinia Currier
Screenplay
Alexey Rodionov
Director of Photography
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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MNR
***Aventură***
1990
BD Release: 1996-2000
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1996-2000
MovieLens[:10K]
90
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What is Passion in the Desert about?
Young French officer Augustin Robert escorts artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis to Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. Napoleon sent de Paradis to record Egypt's great monuments and temples that are destroyed by French soldiers in acts of barbarism. During combat, Augustin and Jean-Michel are separated from their regiment, and they start wandering through the desert fighting for their life. In one of the canyons Augustin meets a leopard he names Simoom and a strange bond between them appears.
Who directed Passion in the Desert?
Passion in the Desert was directed by Lavinia Currier.
Who stars in Passion in the Desert?
The principal cast of Passion in the Desert includes Ben Daniels, Michel Piccoli, Paul M. Meston, Kenneth Collard, Nadia Odeh.
When was Passion in the Desert released and how long is it?
Passion in the Desert was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Passion in the Desert?
Passion in the Desert holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).