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Duration: 2 hours, 10 minutes

In 1947, an American couple, Port and Kit Moresby, arrive in North Africa. A jaded musician, Port is looking to the desert for inspiration and a way to revive his failing marriage, while Kit, tired of their nomadic lifestyle, hopes for a miracle to rekindle their passion. As their paths cross and re-cross those of other travellers, the couple indulge in sexual adventures. But Port is determined to leave the modern world behind and they set out into the Sahara.

Last on

Fri 17 Aug 2012 23:50 BBC Two

Credits

Narrator
Paul Bowles
Port Moresby
John Malkovich
Kit Moresby
Debra Winger
George Tunner
Campbell Scott
Mrs Lyle
Jill Bennett
Eric Lyle
Timothy Spall
Belqassim
Eric Vu-An
Mahrnia
Amina Annabi
Captain Broussard
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Abdelkader
Sotigui Kouyate
Director
Bernardo Bertolucci
Producer
Jeremy Thomas
Writer
Bernardo Bertolucci
Writer
Mark Peploe

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