Sandstorm (1982)
Overview
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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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ar |
| Popularity | 1.298 |
Directed By
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Crew
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Youcef Sahraoui
Youcef Tobni
Marie-Thérèse Boiché
Philippe Arthuys
Mohammed Kessai
Marcello Gatti
Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina
Yamina Bachir-Chouikh
Marc Wolff
Kamel Mekasser
Mohamed Chouikh
Sergio Strizzi
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