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Sandstorm (1982)

Original title: Vent de sable

1982-04-04 · 1h 43m · AR
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Seen right through the sandstorms that rack the lives of a tribe living on a desert oasis, is a subtle and not-so-subtle mistreatment of the female members of the tribe - tribal chiefs have the right to be the first to deflower virgins, and single or widowed mothers must walk a narrow line of behavior restrictions that do not apply to their male counterparts. Both genders, however, fight the brunt of the harsh desert winds together.

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Mohammed Lakhdar-HaminaDirector, WriterYamina Bachir-ChouikhWriter

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Nadir BenguedihNadir BenguedihLeila ShennaLeila ShennaNadia TalbiNadia TalbiHimoud BrahimiHimoud BrahimiMerwan Lakhdar-HaminaMerwan Lakhdar-HaminaSabrina HannachSabrina HannachMohamed Mahboub StambouliMohamed Mahboub StambouliAlbert MinskiAlbert MinskiAlbert MinskiAlbert MinskiSissani (Mohamed Djediat)Sissani (Mohamed Djediat)

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What is Sandstorm about?

Seen right through the sandstorms that rack the lives of a tribe living on a desert oasis, is a subtle and not-so-subtle mistreatment of the female members of the tribe - tribal chiefs have the right to be the first to deflower virgins, and single or widowed mothers must walk a narrow line of behavior restrictions that do not apply to their male counterparts. Both genders, however, fight the brunt of the harsh desert winds together.

How long is Sandstorm?

Sandstorm has a runtime of 103 minutes.