The Desert Ark (1998)

The Desert Ark (1998) poster

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.

Director: Mohamed Chouikh
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Philippe Arthuys, Mohamed Guechoud
Cinematography: Mustafa Ben Mihoub
Editing: Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Production: CNC
Country: Algeria, Germany, France, Switzerland
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

tradition, sahara desert, algeria, love story, maghreb

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Desert Ark about?
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.
Who directed The Desert Ark?
The Desert Ark was directed by Mohamed Chouikh.
Who stars in The Desert Ark?
The Desert Ark stars Myriam Aouffen, Abdelkader Belmokadem, Hacen Abdou, Hassan Kachach, Messaouda Adami, Shyraz Aliane.
How long is The Desert Ark?
The Desert Ark has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is The Desert Ark?
The Desert Ark is a Drama film.
Where was The Desert Ark produced?
The Desert Ark was produced in Algeria, Germany, France, Switzerland.