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The Desert Ark (L'Arche du Desert), a variation on Romeo and Juliet set in the Algerian desert. A young couple must face inevitable conflict when their rival families discover their secret love. Taking refuge in a cave, they listen to the sounds of a senseless campaign of violence and murder, which is the culmination of the extremism that has long divided their two communities. Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the 1997 Locarno Film Festival.
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sahara desert
algeria
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maghreb
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How long is The Desert Ark?
The Desert Ark has a runtime of 1h 27m (1 hour and 27 minutes).
Who directed The Desert Ark?
The Desert Ark was directed by Mohamed Chouikh and released in 1998.
What genre is The Desert Ark?
The Desert Ark is a Drama film (1998).
Who stars in The Desert Ark?
The cast of The Desert Ark includes Myriam Aouffen, Abdelkader Belmokadem, Hacen Abdou, Hassan Kachach, Messaouda Adami.
What is the TMDB rating for The Desert Ark?
The Desert Ark has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 7 votes.
