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Release Year2015
Runtime2h 08m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Adventure, History
Votes312
DirectorWerner Herzog
WritersWerner Herzog
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsQueen of the Desert
About Queen of the Desert
A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire in the Near and Middle East at the dawn of the twentieth century. Her knowledge of the tribal leaders is used by the British to establish the Kingdoms of Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Directed by Werner Herzog, Queen of the Desert leans on a strong ensemble — Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Robert Pattinson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2015.
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