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Passion in the Desert

1997·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

What nature divides, the spirit unites.

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.
Napoleonic Desert SurvivalVisually Stunning Historical DramaExistential IsolationWar's Human CostBrooding and Melancholic ToneMan vs Nature ConflictComing-of-Age in AdversityAtmospheric and Slow-Paced

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Passion in the Desert legally?

Passion in the Desert is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Passion in the Desert worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 74%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Passion in the Desert rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Passion in the Desert?

1 h 31 min

Passion in the Desert runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Passion in the Desert?

Critics74
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Passion in the Desert higher (74) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Passion in the Desert in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Passion in the Desert?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Passion in the Desert in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Passion in the Desert use?

Male Frontal NuditySay My NameBedouin Rescue ServiceDedicationCradling Your KillOne-Woman WailCasting GagMercy KillThirsty DesertWhat a DragGod GuiseGoing Native

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Passion in the Desert, including Male Frontal Nudity, Say My Name, Bedouin Rescue Service.