Le Grand Désert
Dec 01, 1950 · 1h 25m
Director
Roger Frison-Roche, Georges Tairraz IIOverview
In 1950, the explorer Roger Frison-Roche made a crossing of more than a thousand kilometers on the back of a camel with the photographer Georges Tairraz II, in the heart of the Sahara, from Hoggar then Djanet in Algeria to Ghat in Libya. From their journey they brought back a large number of color films and documents. Among thousands of photos, they selected 47 images which reflect the various aspects of these immense spaces which occupy a third of Africa in the book "The Great Desert". “The Great Desert, 1000 kilometers on camelback” is the eponymous 85-minute documentary of this epic, released in 1950.
Cast of Le Grand Désert
Crew of Le Grand Désert
About Le Grand Désert
What is Le Grand Désert about?
In 1950, the explorer Roger Frison-Roche made a crossing of more than a thousand kilometers on the back of a camel with the photographer Georges Tairraz II, in the heart of the Sahara, from Hoggar then Djanet in Algeria to Ghat in Libya. From their journey they brought back a large number of color films and documents. Among thousands of photos, they selected 47 images which reflect the various…
When was Le Grand Désert released?
Le Grand Désert was released on December 1, 1950.
How long is Le Grand Désert?
Le Grand Désert runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who directed Le Grand Désert?
Le Grand Désert was directed by Roger Frison-Roche and Georges Tairraz II.
Who is in the cast of Le Grand Désert?
The cast of Le Grand Désert includes Roger Frison-Roche (Self) and Georges Tairraz II (Self).