The Sheltering Desert (1991)
In 1935 two German geologists, Henno Martin and Hermann Korn, leave Nazi Germany for South-West Africa (Namibia) to conduct field research. At the outbreak of the Second World War, many male Germans living in South-West Africa are interned in local camps. As pacifists the two German scientists refuse to be arrested and flee into the Namib Desert. They live for over two years in the vastness of the desert like ancient bushmen under indescribable circumstances, facing the challenge to survive and, at the same time, the threat to be detected. On the radio they follow the war events in Europe. Their adventure comes to an end when Hermann Korn starts suffering seriously from malnutrition.
Director: Regardt van den Bergh
Genre: Adventure, War
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 1, 1991
Cast
Country: Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Regardt van den Bergh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sheltering Desert about?
- In 1935 two German geologists, Henno Martin and Hermann Korn, leave Nazi Germany for South-West Africa (Namibia) to conduct field research. At the outbreak of the Second World War, many male Germans living in South-West Africa are interned in local camps. As pacifists the two German scientists refuse to be arrested and flee into the Namib Desert. They live for over two years in the vastness of the desert like ancient bushmen under indescribable circumstances, facing the challenge to survive and, at the same time, the threat to be detected. On the radio they follow the war events in Europe. Their adventure comes to an end when Hermann Korn starts suffering seriously from malnutrition.
- Who directed The Sheltering Desert?
- The Sheltering Desert was directed by Regardt van den Bergh.
- Who stars in The Sheltering Desert?
- The Sheltering Desert stars Jason Connery, Rupert Graves, Joss Ackland, Kate Normington, John Carson.
- How long is The Sheltering Desert?
- The Sheltering Desert has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Sheltering Desert?
- The Sheltering Desert is a Adventure, War film.
- Where was The Sheltering Desert produced?
- The Sheltering Desert was produced in Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom.