In Desert and Wilderness

In Desert and Wilderness

1973 · 195 min · PL · 7.6 (52 votes)
Dir. Władysław Ślesicki · Starring Tomasz Mędrzak, Monika Rosca, Emos Bango, Malija Mekki, Stanisław Jasiukiewicz, Edmund Fetting · Music Andrzej Korzyński
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Fourteen year old Polish boy Stas Tarkowski and eight year old Nel Rawlison from England are kidnapped as the hostages by Arabic fanatics and taken to their religion leader. Then they manage to escape and try to return to their fathers. Children have a lot of dangerous adventures, meet two Black kids; Kali and Mea, who also help them, make a friendship with an elephant and help one Black's tribe.

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A grand, sweeping adventure unfolds as two young protagonists navigate treacherous landscapes and forge unlikely bonds. It's a tale of resilience, bravery, and the power of connection against overwhelming odds, set against a richly depicted historical backdrop.

adventuroushopefulperilousupliftingsteadyclassic adventureperiod pieceepic scopesurvivalfriendshipcouragecross-cultural understanding
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