Movie

Passion in the Desert

“What nature divides, the spirit unites.”

★ 5.8(13)19971h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Lavinia Currier
Release date: 1997-08-31
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Roland-Film

Passion in the Desert — trailer

About Passion in the Desert

Passion in the Desert is a 1997 movie in the Adventure genre, directed by Lavinia Currier, starring Ben Daniels, Michel Piccoli and Paul M. Meston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Passion in the Desert in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Ben Daniels

Augustin Robert

Michel Piccoli

Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis

Paul M. Meston

Grognard

Kenneth Collard

Officer

Nadia Odeh

Bedouin Bride

Auda Mohammed Badoul

Shepherd Boy

Mohammed Ali

Medicine Man

Themes & keywords

egyptleopardnapoleon bonapartewoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Passion in the Desert in Sweden?+

Passion in the Desert is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Sweden. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Passion in the Desert on Netflix?+

Passion in the Desert is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How long is Passion in the Desert?+

Passion in the Desert has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Passion in the Desert?+

Passion in the Desert stars Ben Daniels, Michel Piccoli, Paul M. Meston, Kenneth Collard and Nadia Odeh.

When did Passion in the Desert come out?+

Passion in the Desert is a 1997 movie directed by Lavinia Currier.

What genre is Passion in the Desert?+

Passion in the Desert is Adventure film.

Who directed Passion in the Desert?+

Passion in the Desert was directed by Lavinia Currier.