Sounds of Sand (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Sounds of Sand is a drama and war film directed by Marion Hänsel, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sounds of Sand stars Issaka Sawadogo as Rahne, Carole Karemera as Mouna, Asma Nouman Aden as Shasha and Saïd Abdallah Mohamed as Ako, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sounds of Sand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sounds of Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sounds of Sand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sounds of Sand (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sounds of Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sounds of Sand worth watching?
- Sounds of Sand holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sounds of Sand?
- Sounds of Sand stars Issaka Sawadogo, Carole Karemera, Asma Nouman Aden, Saïd Abdallah Mohamed and Ahmed Ibrahim Mohamed.
- When was Sounds of Sand released?
- Sounds of Sand was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.