In Desert and Wilderness
In Desert and Wilderness is a 2001 Polish film directed by Gavin Hood. Adapted from the 1911 novel In Desert and Wilderness by Henryk Sienkiewicz, it tells the story of two kids, Staś Tarkowski and Nel Rawlison, kidnapped by the rebels during Mahdi's rebellion in Sudan.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | W pustyni i w puszczy |
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | Poland |
| Genre | Adventure, History, Drama |
| Director | Gavin Hood |
| Runtime | 111 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (22 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
In Desert and Wilderness has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Adam Fidusiewicz
Staś Tarkowski
Karolina Sawka
Nel Rawlison
Artur Żmijewski
Mr. Władysław Tarkowski
Andrzej Strzelecki
Mr. Georg Rawlison
Krzysztof Kowalewski
Greek Kaliopulli
Krzysztof Kolberger
Heinrich Linde
Hichem Rostom
Mahdi
Mzwandile Ngubeni
Kali
Lungile Shongwe
Mea
Konrad Imiela
Chamis
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