Winds of Sand, Women of Rock (2009)

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This may be the last journey of Domagali, Amina and Hanne and their Toubou women's caravan in the Sahara. Each fall, armed with daggers, they leave the men behind and cross the desert to sell dates in Agadez to bring back the means to survive in the village for another year. This economic responsibility gives them a special position in their society. Yet, the increasing market pressure endangers their 'business'. How will their social status change

Director: Nathalie Borgers
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Music: Thierry Zaboitzeff
Editing: Dieter Pichler
Production: ORF, Entre Chien et Loup, Liaison Cinématographique, France 5, RTBF, Lotus-Film
Country: Austria, Belgium, France
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winds of Sand, Women of Rock about?
This may be the last journey of Domagali, Amina and Hanne and their Toubou women's caravan in the Sahara. Each fall, armed with daggers, they leave the men behind and cross the desert to sell dates in Agadez to bring back the means to survive in the village for another year. This economic responsibility gives them a special position in their society. Yet, the increasing market pressure endangers their 'business'. How will their social status change
Who directed Winds of Sand, Women of Rock?
Winds of Sand, Women of Rock was directed by Nathalie Borgers.
Who stars in Winds of Sand, Women of Rock?
Winds of Sand, Women of Rock stars Amina Ahmed, Mariama Dadi, Hanne Issa, Domagali Issouf.
How long is Winds of Sand, Women of Rock?
Winds of Sand, Women of Rock has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Winds of Sand, Women of Rock?
Winds of Sand, Women of Rock is a Documentary film.
Where was Winds of Sand, Women of Rock produced?
Winds of Sand, Women of Rock was produced in Austria, Belgium, France.