THE SHELTERING SKY
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DRAMA
UNITED KINGDOM, ITALY · 1990
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, FRENCH, ARABIAN
COLOR · 138 MIN.
1947. A New York couple travels to Africa in serch of new experiences that can revitalize and save their marriage. Accompanied by a rich young travel companion they go into the Sahara Desert. As they escape from themselves and civilization, mysterious events will change their lives forever. While they fight against the suffocating heat of Africa in the middle of a sudden love triangle, each of them will question their beliefs and experiences.
Trailer
- Direction
Bernardo Bertolucci
- Music
Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Cinematography
Vittorio Storaro
- Film Edition
Gabriella Cristiani
- Cast
Debra Winger, John Malkovich, Campbell Scott, Jill Bennett
- Writing Credits
Mark Peploe, Bernardo Bertolucci. Based on the novel of the same name by Paul Bowle
- Producers
Jeremy Thomas
- Production Company
Recorded Picture Company, Aldrich Group, Film Trustees Ltd., Sahara Company, TAO Film
