Io Capitano is a Homeric fairy tale that follows Seydou and Moussa, two boys from Dakar who set out to reach Europe. Their journey takes them through the treacherous desert, horrifying detention centers in Libya, and the dangers of the sea.
A Very Secret Service is a comedy TV show set in 1960s France during the Cold War era. It follows the story of the French secret service and their humorous and satirical adventures. The show parodies the espionage genre and explores the challenges faced by the secret agents in a contemporary historical setting.
The Secret of the Sahara is a TV show set in the 1920s, following a group of adventurers who embark on a treacherous journey into the Sahara desert. They aim to uncover the secrets of a lost civilization and a mysterious ancient manuscript. Along the way, they encounter bandits, the French Foreign Legion, and Tuareg tribesmen. This action-packed adventure is based on a novel and explores themes of ancient texts, treasure, and the enigma of the desert.
Join Michael Palin on his epic journey from the North Pole to the South Pole, exploring diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and encountering unique experiences.
Miniseries based on the life and death of Anwar Sadat, the 3rd President of Egypt.
Omar, a gangster on the run, seeks refuge in Algiers to avoid his 20-year prison sentence. He must navigate the streets of Algiers while trying to stay hidden from the French authorities.
During World War II, a group of soldiers find themselves stranded in the Sahara Desert. They must face the challenges of the harsh environment, as well as the dangers posed by enemy forces. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise and alliances are tested.
A young pilot crash-lands in the Sahara Desert and comes across a young boy from a tiny planet who tells him stories and teaches him important lessons about life and love.
Dead Weight is a comedy movie set in the Sahara desert. It follows the story of a lottery winner who becomes a prison warden. The movie explores the hilarious situations and misadventures that arise from this unusual combination. With spoof elements and parody comedy, Dead Weight provides a unique and entertaining experience.
In 1983, a young woman disguises herself as a man and enters a car race in the Sahara desert. She faces challenges such as sandstorms, speedway accidents, and unwanted advances. Along the way, she forms a bond with a car mechanic and together they navigate the treacherous terrain of North Africa.
During World War II, a British commander leads a top-secret raid in the Libyan desert
Set in 1991, 'Once Upon a Time' follows the story of a gang of bandits in the Persian-western desert. The group, led by their fearless leader, embarks on a series of looting adventures and encounters various challenges along the way. Amidst the comedic moments and thrilling escapades, the bandits face conflicts with a ruthless stepmother, find themselves caught in a contest of wills and go through a journey of repentance. This action-packed TV show also depicts the vibrant culture of the region and explores themes of loyalty, love, and redemption.
Séfar (in Arabic: سيفار) is an ancient city in the heart of the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range in Algeria, more than 2,400 km south of Algiers and very close to the Libyan border. Séfar is the largest troglodyte city in the world, with several thousand fossilized houses. Very few travelers go there given its geographical remoteness and especially because of the difficulties of access to the site. The site is full of several paintings, some of which date back more than 12,000 years, mostly depicting animals and scenes of hunting or daily life which testify that this hostile place has not always been an inhabited desert. Local superstition suggests that the site is inhabited by djins, no doubt in connection with the strange paintings found on the site.
During the Algerian War in 1960, a French platoon becomes stranded in an abandoned village in the Sahara Desert. They soon discover that they are not alone and must confront a supernatural and invisible enemy, with the fate of their rescue mission hanging in the balance.
The Sheik is an adventure-drama-romance film from 1921 that tells the story of an impossible love between a sheik and an Englishwoman. Set in the desert, the film explores themes of interracial relationships, kidnapping, and escape. The sheik rescues the Englishwoman from a bandit and they navigate the harsh desert landscape together, facing night attacks, sandstorms, and other dangers. Along the way, they develop a complicated relationship that is both tender and fraught with tension.
Francis of Assisi tells the inspiring story of a young man who renounces his wealthy life to follow a spiritual path, ultimately becoming one of the most revered saints in history. This biographical drama captures Francis' journey of faith, his encounters with worldly temptations, his friendship with a sultan, and his unyielding commitment to living a life of poverty, peace, and kindness.
Surviving a plane crash in the Sahara, four oilmen find and manage to repair a German Afrika Corps tank which had been buried in the sand since WWII.
With the ending of the Spanish Civil War, a dispirited band of volunteers from the International Brigades seeks refuge in France. But on reaching the frontier, the band is disarmed, and all are detained as political prisoners. Then come instructions from Vichy that all fit prisoners are to be sent to Morocco to work on the Sahara railway for the Germans. However, one man manages to escape to London with vital information for the Allies.
An American joins the French Foreign Legion in order to rescue a boyhood friend.
When Lena and Ulli start the engine of their old Land Rover, Lady Terés, they have a plan: to drive from Hamburg to South Africa in six months. What they don't know yet is that they won't ever get there. Two totally different characters, jammed together in two square meters of space for almost two years, they experience what it really means to travel: leaving your comfort zone for good.