Letters from Sahara (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2006, Letters from Sahara is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Seta, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a young Senegalese man who treks the Sahara, takes an immigrant boat bound for Italy, the attempts to eke out a living there - finally deciding to return to his native place. Vittorio De Seta's first fiction feature since 1969.
Who’s in it. Letters from Sahara stars Djibril Kébé as Assane, Thierno Thiam, Roberta Fornier and Milko Cardinale as Ragazzo razzista, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Letters from Sahara 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 Letters from Sahara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letters from Sahara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letters from Sahara (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Letters from Sahara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Letters from Sahara worth watching?
- Letters from Sahara holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Letters from Sahara?
- Letters from Sahara stars Djibril Kébé, Thierno Thiam, Roberta Fornier, Milko Cardinale and Luciano Cravino.
- When was Letters from Sahara released?
- Letters from Sahara was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.