Le Gardien du feu
In a village on the edge of the desert, 12-year-old Ahmed is destined to take over his father’s forge but he dreams only of adventures, wilderness and freedom. With 2 young nomads that he befriends, Slimane and Mançoura, he will learn the secrets of the desert. Together they will discover the mine that just opened. Despite the gold that it seems to promise, they will face its darkness. Exhausted bodies, polluted springs, destruction of the village social structure. Confronted with the hopelessness of his own people, the hell of the mines and Mançoura’s forced marriage, Ahmed will work up the courage to assert himself. And as he struggles he will shape a future for his land and his people.
Director: Jeanne Irzenski
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Runtime: 80 min
Screenplay
- Jeanne Irzenski (Screenplay)
- Magali Pouzol (Screenplay)
- Pierre Rabhi (Novel)
- Bérangère Condomines (Screenplay)
Production: Gao Shan Pictures
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $5M
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jeanne Irzenski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Gardien du feu about?
- In a village on the edge of the desert, 12-year-old Ahmed is destined to take over his father’s forge but he dreams only of adventures, wilderness and freedom. With 2 young nomads that he befriends, Slimane and Mançoura, he will learn the secrets of the desert. Together they will discover the mine that just opened. Despite the gold that it seems to promise, they will face its darkness. Exhausted bodies, polluted springs, destruction of the village social structure. Confronted with the hopelessness of his own people, the hell of the mines and Mançoura’s forced marriage, Ahmed will work up the courage to assert himself. And as he struggles he will shape a future for his land and his people.
- Who directed Le Gardien du feu?
- Le Gardien du feu was directed by Jeanne Irzenski.
- How long is Le Gardien du feu?
- Le Gardien du feu has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Le Gardien du feu?
- Le Gardien du feu is a Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Le Gardien du feu?
- Le Gardien du feu had a budget of $5M.
- Where was Le Gardien du feu produced?
- Le Gardien du feu was produced in France.