Le Grand Désert
Originally released in 1950. Le Grand Désert is a documentary film. directed by Roger Frison-Roche. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roger Frison-Roche and Georges Tairraz II
Synopsis
In 1950, the explorer Roger Frison-Roche made a crossing of more than a thousand kilometers on the back of a camel with the photographer Georges Tairraz II, in the heart of the Sahara, from Hoggar then Djanet in Algeria to Ghat in Libya. From their journey they brought back a large number of color films and documents. Among thousands of photos, they selected 47 images which reflect the various aspects of these immense spaces which occupy a third of Africa in the book "The Great Desert". “The Great Desert, 1000 kilometers on camelback” is the eponymous 85-minute documentary of this epic, released in 1950.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Le Grand Désert about?
In 1950, the explorer Roger Frison-Roche made a crossing of more than a thousand kilometers on the back of a camel with the photographer Georges Tairraz II, in the heart of the Sahara, from Hoggar ...
Who directed Le Grand Désert?
Le Grand Désert was directed by Roger Frison-Roche.
How long is Le Grand Désert?
Le Grand Désert has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Le Grand Désert released?
Le Grand Désert was released on December 1, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Le Grand Désert?
The main cast of Le Grand Désert includes Roger Frison-Roche, Georges Tairraz II.