Sanmao: The Desert Bride (2020)

Sanmao: The Desert Bride (2020) poster

In 1973, Chinese writer Sanmao (Echo Chen Ping, 1943-91) marries Spanish naval engineer José María Quero while living together in the Spanish Sahara. Sanmao recounts her daily experiences in Tales From the Sahara, a book that is a best-selling phenomenon in Taiwan and China. Sanmao then becomes an icon for independent women and the protagonist of a life that takes on legendary overtones: love, adventure, literature and, finally, tragedy.

Director: Ana Pérez de la Fuente, Marta Arribas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Timón, Mariem Hassan
Editing: Clara Martínez Malagelada
Production: Ikiru Films, TVE
Country: Spain
Language: 普通话, English, Pусский, Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ana Pérez de la Fuente, Marta Arribas
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanmao: The Desert Bride about?
In 1973, Chinese writer Sanmao (Echo Chen Ping, 1943-91) marries Spanish naval engineer José María Quero while living together in the Spanish Sahara. Sanmao recounts her daily experiences in Tales From the Sahara, a book that is a best-selling phenomenon in Taiwan and China. Sanmao then becomes an icon for independent women and the protagonist of a life that takes on legendary overtones: love, adventure, literature and, finally, tragedy.
Who directed Sanmao: The Desert Bride?
Sanmao: The Desert Bride was directed by Ana Pérez de la Fuente, Marta Arribas.
Who stars in Sanmao: The Desert Bride?
Sanmao: The Desert Bride stars Lucía Jiménez.
How long is Sanmao: The Desert Bride?
Sanmao: The Desert Bride has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Sanmao: The Desert Bride?
Sanmao: The Desert Bride is a Documentary film.
Where was Sanmao: The Desert Bride produced?
Sanmao: The Desert Bride was produced in Spain.