Passion in the Desert
1997, English. Directed by Lavinia Currier.
What nature divides, the spirit unites.
Young French officer Augustin Robert escorts artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis to Egypt during Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. Napoleon sent de Paradis to record Egypt's great monuments and temples that are destroyed by French soldiers in acts of barbarism. During combat, Augustin and Jean-Michel are separated from their regiment, and they start wandering through the desert fighting for their life. In one of the canyons Augustin meets a leopard he names Simoom and a strange bond between them appears.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Passion in the Desert is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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- Released
- 31 August 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Honoré de Balzac, Lavinia Currier
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What Passion in the Desert is based on
Passion in the Desert is based on A Passion in the Desert (1830) by Honoré de Balzac.
1830
A Passion in the Desert
By Honoré de Balzac
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Passion in the Desert runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Passion in the Desert parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Passion in the Desert is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Passion in the Desert on?
Passion in the Desert is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Passion in the Desert?
If you liked Passion in the Desert, try Mythica: A Quest for Heroes, Paradise, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Who directed Passion in the Desert?
Passion in the Desert (1997) was directed by Lavinia Currier and stars Ben Daniels, Michel Piccoli, Paul M. Meston.
What is Passion in the Desert based on?
Passion in the Desert is based on A Passion in the Desert (1830) by Honoré de Balzac.