Wanderers of the Desert(1986)
الهائمون
Wanderers of the Desert Synopsis
A young teacher arrives to take over a village school isolated in the shimmering desert. Legendary figures materialize out of wells and the desert itself, groups of children hurry through a labyrinth of underground corridors, and the teacher is whisked away to a mysterious rendezvous and never returns.
Wanderers of the Desert (1986) is a drama film directed by Nacer Khemir, released on April 30, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Nacer Khemir, Soufiane Makni, Jamila Ourabi and Hedi Daoud. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Nacer Khemir
- Writers:
- Nacer Khemir
- Production:
- SATPEC, France Média, LATIF
- Status:
- Released
Wanderers of the Desert (1986) Trailer
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Wanderers of the Desert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nacer Khemir
as Abdulsalam (Teacher)
- Soufiane Makni
Soufiane Makni
as Hussayn
- Jamila Ourabi
Jamila Ourabi
as The grandmother
- Hedi Daoud
Hedi Daoud
as The sheikh
Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq
as Al-Hajj
- Hassen Khalsi
Hassen Khalsi
as Police officer
- Noureddine Kasbaoui
Noureddine Kasbaoui
as Report writer
- Sonia Ichti
Sonia Ichti
as The girl
- Mohsen Zaazaa
Mohsen Zaazaa
as The mute/ Hassan
Key crew
Directed by Nacer Khemir, written by Nacer Khemir.
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Wanderers of the Desert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 17 ratings.
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Wanderers of the Desert – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wanderers of the Desert online?
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Wanderers of the Desert (1986) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wanderers of the Desert?
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The main cast of Wanderers of the Desert (1986) includes Nacer Khemir, Soufiane Makni, Jamila Ourabi, Hedi Daoud and Abdel Azim Abdel Haqq. The film was directed by Nacer Khemir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wanderers of the Desert released?
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Wanderers of the Desert was released on April 30, 1986 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Wanderers of the Desert worth watching?
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Wanderers of the Desert (1986) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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