The Desert Ark(1998)
L'Arche du Désert
The Desert Ark Synopsis
The Desert Ark (L'Arche du Desert), a variation on Romeo and Juliet set in the Algerian desert. A young couple must face inevitable conflict when their rival families discover their secret love. Taking refuge in a cave, they listen to the sounds of a senseless campaign of violence and murder, which is the culmination of the extremism that has long divided their two communities. Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the 1997 Locarno Film Festival.
The Desert Ark (1998) is a drama film directed by Mohamed Chouikh, released on January 28, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Myriam Aouffen, Abdelkader Belmokadem, Hacen Abdou and Hassan Kachach. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Mohamed Chouikh
- Writers:
- Mohamed Chouikh, Djamila Benferhat
- Producers:
- Rachid Diguer, Nadjet Taibouni, Sandrine Vernet
- Cinematographer:
- Mustafa Ben Mihoub
- Production:
- CNC
- Status:
- Released
The Desert Ark Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Myriam Aouffen
Myriam Aouffen
as Myriam
- Abdelkader Belmokadem
Abdelkader Belmokadem
as Wise Omar
- Hacen Abdou
Hacen Abdou
as Amin
Hassan Kachach
as Uncle
- Messaouda Adami
Messaouda Adami
as Houria du Ksar
- Shyraz Aliane
Shyraz Aliane
as Cousine
- Amin Chouikh
Amin Chouikh
as Child
- Hamdou Djaballah
Hamdou Djaballah
as Musician
- Lynda Fares
Lynda Fares
as Myriam's aunt
- Rachid Dahmane
Rachid Dahmane
- Abdelrahim Bouzine
Abdelrahim Bouzine
as Musician
- Mustapha Boudoya
Mustapha Boudoya
as Amin's friend
Key crew
Directed by Mohamed Chouikh, written by Mohamed Chouikh and Djamila Benferhat, produced by Rachid Diguer, Nadjet Taibouni and Sandrine Vernet.
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The Desert Ark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Desert Ark – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Desert Ark?
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The main cast of The Desert Ark (1998) includes Myriam Aouffen, Abdelkader Belmokadem, Hacen Abdou, Hassan Kachach and Messaouda Adami. The film was directed by Mohamed Chouikh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desert Ark released?
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The Desert Ark was released on January 28, 1998 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Desert Ark worth watching?
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The Desert Ark (1998) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.