The Weight of Sand
French. Directed by Kim Nguyen.
The Weight of Sand tells the story of Edith and Luca, two young adults who one day decide to embark on a great adventure that takes them from Spain to Togo. The journey takes a dark turn when they are kidnapped by jihadist forces and taken into the desert of Mali, where they are held captive for 450 days before attempting a highly risky, near-suicidal escape. The Weight of Sand is a suspenseful drama in which conflict brings forward profound questions about the meaning of life and our human quest: At what point do we choose to die with dignity rather than survive in misery? What is love? What is our relationship with silence and infinity in the 21st century? This epic and visually spectacular feature film is based on a true story.
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- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Kim NguyenDirector
- Marine JohnsonÉdith Blais
- Luca ColucciLuca Tacchetto
- Marianne FortierCast
- Steve DioufAlex
- Danilo CardiaDélégué italien
- Karl GraboshasVisage du Vent
- Moussa EcharifMoudjahidine
- Mouloud AyadCast
- Jean BuiCast
- Adam El HourPolicier barrage malien
- Hamza AlsaniChef aux cheveux longs
- Kali DialloChauffeur Landcruiser
Details
- Release date in India
- In Production
- Original title
- Le sablier
- Country
- Canada, France, Spain
- Written by
- Kim Nguyen
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What movies are like The Weight of Sand?
If you liked The Weight of Sand, try Rogue Agent, 24 Days, Goliath.
Who directed The Weight of Sand?
The Weight of Sand was directed by Kim Nguyen and stars Marine Johnson, Luca Colucci, Marianne Fortier.