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Sanmao: The Desert Bride

2020Movie1 h 26 min

Documentary
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A deeply romantic, moving documentary movie about a real life story and history, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

In 1973, Chinese writer Sanmao (Echo Chen Ping, 1943-91) marries Spanish naval engineer José María Quero while living together in the Spanish Sahara. Sanmao recounts her daily experiences in Tales From the Sahara, a book that is a best-selling phenomenon in Taiwan and China. Sanmao then becomes an icon for independent women and the protagonist of a life that takes on legendary overtones: love, adventure, literature and, finally, tragedy.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Romantic Adventure
  • Desert Epic
  • Feminist Icon Story
  • Cross-Cultural Romance
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Personal Journey
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Historical Portrait
  • Inspirational Narrative

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Marta Arribas, Ana Pérez de la Fuente
Written by
Marta Arribas, Ana Pérez de la Fuente
Produced by
Patricia Ruiz Takata
Music by
Mariem Hassan, Marc Timón

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Facts

October 7, 2020 · 1 h 26 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 7, 2020
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
Chinese, English, Russian
Made in
Spain
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Sanmao: The Desert Bride worth watching?"

Questions about Sanmao: The Desert Bride

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sanmao: The Desert Bride worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Sanmao: The Desert Bride good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sanmao: The Desert Bride plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Sanmao: The Desert Bride in English?

SpanishChineseEnglishRussian

No, it was made in Spanish, with some Chinese, English, and Russian.