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Fort Saganne

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Original title

Fort Saganne

Year

1984

Running time

180 min.

Country

France

Director

Alain Corneau

Screenwriter

Alain Corneau, Louis Gardel, Henri de Turenne. Novel: Louis Gardel

Cast

Music

Philippe Sarde

Cinematography

Bruno Nuytten

Producer

Films A2, Société Française de Production, Albina Productions

Genre

Adventure. Drama

Synopsis

French civilization in the desert. Saganne is of peasant stock, with courage and a forceful will. In 1911, he volunteers and is posted to the Sahara under the aristocratic Colonel Dubreuilh. He catches the eye of Madeline, the daughter of the regional administrator. In the desert, Saganne is a leader, with the respect of Arabs, including Amajan, an independent warrior. After resourceful campaigns, Saganne goes on a diplomatic mission to Paris, where he has an affair with a journalist. Back in Africa, he leads a gallant defense against Sultan Omar, is awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, and marries Madeline. Then the Great War puts at risk his success and happiness.

Awards: 1984: César Awards: 4 Nominations

1984: Cannes Film Festival: Official Selection (Out of Competition)

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Fort Saganne

1984

Alain Corneau

5.9

(177)