Passion in the Desert
Watch TrailerYoung French officer Augustin Robert escorts artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis to Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. Napoleon sent de Paradis to record Egypt's great monuments and temples that are destroyed by French soldiers in acts of barbarism. During combat, Augustin and Jean-Michel are separated from their regiment, and they start wandering through the desert fighting for their life. In one of the canyons Augustin meets a leopard he names Simoom and a strange bond between them appears.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Director | Lavinia Currier |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (12 votes) |
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Passion in the Desert has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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