Passion in the Desert
"What nature divides, the spirit unites."
Originally released in 1997. Passion in the Desert is a adventure film. directed by Lavinia Currier.
Starring Ben Daniels, Michel Piccoli, and Paul M. Meston
Synopsis
Young French officer Augustin Robert escorts artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis to Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. Napoleon sent de Paradis to record Egypt's great monuments and temples that are destroyed by French soldiers in acts of barbarism. During combat, Augustin and Jean-Michel are separated from their regiment, and they start wandering through the desert fighting for their life. In one of the canyons Augustin meets a leopard he names Simoom and a strange bond between them appears.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roland-Film
- Fine Line Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passion in the Desert about?
Young French officer Augustin Robert escorts artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis to Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. Napoleon sent de Paradis to record Egypt's great monuments and templ...
Who directed Passion in the Desert?
Passion in the Desert was directed by Lavinia Currier.
How long is Passion in the Desert?
Passion in the Desert has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Passion in the Desert released?
Passion in the Desert was released on August 31, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Passion in the Desert?
The main cast of Passion in the Desert includes Ben Daniels, Michel Piccoli, Paul M. Meston, Kenneth Collard, Nadia Odeh.