The Sheltering Sky 1990
“A woman's dangerous and erotic journey...”
What is The Sheltering Sky?
The Sheltering Sky is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 138 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 25, 1990
- Studios
- Recorded Picture Company, Aldrich Group, Film Trustees Ltd.
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure
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Overview
The Sheltering Sky is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Recorded Picture Company, Aldrich Group, Film Trustees Ltd.. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A married couple's quest for renewal unravels amid the stark deserts of postwar North Africa.”
- Adaptation of Paul Bowles's celebrated novel
- Captures the stark beauty of North African landscapes
- Thought‑provoking meditation on marriage and alienation
- Its deliberate pacing may feel languid to viewers seeking fast action
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative dramas that explore relationships against an unforgiving backdrop.
The film’s mature themes, erotic tension and bleak atmosphere make it suited for adult audiences.
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What is the basic premise of The Sheltering Sky?
It follows an American couple traveling through postwar North Africa as they drift toward emotional emptiness.
When was the film released?
The Sheltering Sky was released in the United States on December 12, 1990.
Is the film based on any existing work?
Yes, it adapts Paul Bowles’s 1949 novel of the same name, in which the author also makes a cameo appearance.
What genres does the film belong to?
The movie is classified as a drama and adventure.
What rating does the film have?
It carries an R rating, indicating mature content.
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