The Desert Ark

The Desert Ark

L'Arche du Désert

6.7 /10 6 votes
January 28, 1998 1h 27m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Mohamed Chouikh
Writers Mohamed Chouikh, Djamila Benferhat
Studio CNC
Rating 6.7/10
Language AR

Photos

Cast & Crew

Myriam Aouffen

Myriam

Abdelkader Belmokadem

Wise Omar

Hacen Abdou

Amin

Hassan Kachach

Hassan Kachach

Uncle

Messaouda Adami

Houria du Ksar

Shyraz Aliane

Cousine

Amin Chouikh

Child

Hamdou Djaballah

Musician

Lynda Fares

Myriam's aunt

Rachid Dahmane

Abdelrahim Bouzine

Musician

Mustapha Boudoya

Amin's friend

Frequently Asked Questions

The Desert Ark was released on January 28, 1998.

The runtime of The Desert Ark is 1h 27m.

The Desert Ark is a Drama movie.

The Desert Ark has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Desert Ark is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Desert Ark was directed by Mohamed Chouikh.

The main cast of The Desert Ark includes Myriam Aouffen, Abdelkader Belmokadem, Hacen Abdou.

The Desert Ark is originally in AR.