Sandstorm (1982)
Seen right through the sandstorms that rack the lives of a tribe living on a desert oasis, is a subtle and not-so-subtle mistreatment of the female members of the tribe - tribal chiefs have the right to be the first to deflower virgins, and single or widowed mothers must walk a narrow line of behavior restrictions that do not apply to their male counterparts. Both genders, however, fight the brunt of the harsh desert winds together.
Director: Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: April 4, 1982
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Philippe Arthuys
Editing: Youcef Tobni, Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Production: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC), Radiodiffusion Télévision Algérienne (RTA)
Country: Algeria
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: ar
Keywords
algeria
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sandstorm about?
- Seen right through the sandstorms that rack the lives of a tribe living on a desert oasis, is a subtle and not-so-subtle mistreatment of the female members of the tribe - tribal chiefs have the right to be the first to deflower virgins, and single or widowed mothers must walk a narrow line of behavior restrictions that do not apply to their male counterparts. Both genders, however, fight the brunt of the harsh desert winds together.
- Who directed Sandstorm?
- Sandstorm was directed by Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
- Who stars in Sandstorm?
- Sandstorm stars Nadir Benguedih, Leila Shenna, Nadia Talbi, Himoud Brahimi, Sissani (Mohamed Djediat), Mohamed Mahboub Stambouli.
- How long is Sandstorm?
- Sandstorm has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Sandstorm?
- Sandstorm is a Drama film.
- Where was Sandstorm produced?
- Sandstorm was produced in Algeria.