The Desert Ark (1998)
Drama
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.
Cast
Myriam
Wise Omar
Musician
Amin's friend
Beggar
El Moutanabi
Amin's brother
Amin
Uncle
Houria du Ksar
Cousine
Child
Musician
Myriam's aunt
Crew
Director
Writer
Writer
Sound
Sound
Costume Design
Makeup Artist
Assistant Director
Sound Mixer
Sound Mixer
Sound Mixer
Production Manager
Production Manager
Editor
Music
Producer
Associate Producer
Associate Producer
Producer
Producer
Music
Director of Photography