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The Sheltering Sky (1990)

★ 6.7R140 minDirector: Bernardo Bertolucci

1990 British/Italian film by Bernardo Bertolucci

The Sheltering Sky is a 1990 drama film co-written and directed by Bernardo Bertolucci starring Debra Winger and John Malkovich. The film is based on the 1949 novel of the same name by Paul Bowles (who appears in a cameo role) about a couple who journey to North Africa in the hopes of rekindling their marriage but soon fall prey to the dangers that surround them. The story culminates with the man falling severely ill in a very remote area of the Sahara desert, from where the events turn catastrophic.

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What is The Sheltering Sky about?
The Sheltering Sky (1990) — The American artist couple Port and Kit Moresby travels aimless through Africa, searching for new experiences that could give new sense to their relationship. But the flight to distant regions leads both only deeper into despair.
Is The Sheltering Sky based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Sheltering Sky scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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