The Desert Child (2026)
14-year-old Sun has written and successfully published a story based on an incredible story told by her late grandfather about a wild child called Hadara, who is saved by a group of ostriches when he becomes separated from his family in a storm, and is then raised in the desert amid a host of wild animals, including his best friend, a desert fox. When Sun is invited to travel to the Sahara by a local community who has heard about her book, she meets Kharouba, a Nomad girl of her own age, and realizes there may be much more to Hadara than just a character in a bedtime story.
Director: Gilles de Maistre
Genre: Family, Adventure
Release Date: April 8, 2026
Cast
Screenplay
- Gilles de Maistre (Screenplay)
- Prune de Maistre (Screenplay)
Production: Mai Juin Productions, StudioCanal, uMedia
Country: France, Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
coming of age, ostrich
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Desert Child about?
- 14-year-old Sun has written and successfully published a story based on an incredible story told by her late grandfather about a wild child called Hadara, who is saved by a group of ostriches when he becomes separated from his family in a storm, and is then raised in the desert amid a host of wild animals, including his best friend, a desert fox. When Sun is invited to travel to the Sahara by a local community who has heard about her book, she meets Kharouba, a Nomad girl of her own age, and realizes there may be much more to Hadara than just a character in a bedtime story.
- Who directed The Desert Child?
- The Desert Child was directed by Gilles de Maistre.
- Who stars in The Desert Child?
- The Desert Child stars Kev Adams, Nahel Tran, Nahïl Bouazzaoui, Neige de Maistre, Adriane Gradziel.
- What genre is The Desert Child?
- The Desert Child is a Family, Adventure film.
- Where was The Desert Child produced?
- The Desert Child was produced in France, Belgium.