Sounds of Sand

2007Movie1 h 36 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about society and history.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

On the one hand, there’s the desert eating away at the land. The endless dry season, the lack of water. On the other there’s the threat of war. The village well has run dry. The livestock is dying. Trusting their instinct, most of the villagers leave and head south. Rahne, the only literate one, decides to head east with his three children and Mouna, his wife. A few sheep, some goats, and Chamelle, a dromedary, are their only riches. A tale of exodus, quest, hope and fatality.

Feels like

  • Desert Survival
  • Exodus Narrative
  • Drought and Scarcity
  • War Threat
  • Family Journey
  • North African Cinema
  • Social Commentary
  • Slow-Paced Drama
  • Tragedy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Marion Hänsel
Produced by
Marion Hänsel

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Facts

May 2, 2007 · 1 h 36 min · Violence

Released
May 2, 2007
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, Djibouti, France, Germany
Budget
$5 million
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Sounds of Sand worth watching?"

Questions about Sounds of Sand

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sounds of Sand worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Sounds of Sand plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sounds of Sand in English?

French

No, it was made in French.