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The Sheltering Sky

Duration: 2 hours, 11 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

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. Show less

Contributors

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

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