The Desert Ark
1998
⭐6.9(7 votes)
1h 27m
Drama
Overview
The Desert Ark (L'Arche du Desert), a variation on Romeo and Juliet set in the Algerian desert. A young couple must face inevitable conflict when their rival families discover their secret love. Taking refuge in a cave, they listen to the sounds of a senseless campaign of violence and murder, which is the culmination of the extremism that has long divided their two communities. Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the 1997 Locarno Film Festival.
About The Desert Ark
The Desert Ark (1998) is a Drama film that follows the Desert Ark (L'Arche du Desert), a variation on Romeo and Juliet set in the Algerian desert. A young couple must face inevitable conflict when their rival families discover their secret love. Taking refuge in a cave, they listen to the sounds of a senseless campaign of violence and murder, which is the culmination of the extremism that has long divided their two communities. Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the 1997 Locarno Film Festival. The Desert Ark is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
