Passion in the Desert(1997)
What nature divides, the spirit unites.
Passion in the Desert 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.
Passion in the Desert (1997) is a adventure film directed by Lavinia Currier, released on August 31, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ben Daniels, Michel Piccoli, Paul M. Meston and Kenneth Collard. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Lavinia Currier
- Writers:
- Honoré de Balzac, Lavinia Currier
- Cinematographer:
- Aleksey Rodionov
- Production:
- Roland-Film, Fine Line Features
- Status:
- Released
Passion in the Desert (1997) Trailer
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Passion in the Desert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Daniels
as Augustin Robert
Michel Piccoli
as Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis
- Paul M. Meston
Paul M. Meston
as Grognard
Kenneth Collard
as Officer
Nadia Odeh
as Bedouin Bride
- Auda Mohammed Badoul
Auda Mohammed Badoul
as Shepherd Boy
Mohammed Ali
as Medicine Man
Key crew
Directed by Lavinia Currier, written by Honoré de Balzac and Lavinia Currier.
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Passion in the Desert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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Passion in the Desert – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Passion in the Desert online?
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Passion in the Desert (1997) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Passion in the Desert?
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The main cast of Passion in the Desert (1997) includes Ben Daniels, Michel Piccoli, Paul M. Meston, Kenneth Collard and Nadia Odeh. The film was directed by Lavinia Currier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Passion in the Desert released?
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Passion in the Desert was released on August 31, 1997 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Passion in the Desert worth watching?
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Passion in the Desert (1997) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Passion in the Desert?
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Yes. The official Passion in the Desert trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.