Queen of the Desert
One woman can change the course of history
Directed by Werner Herzog
Produced by Benaroya Pictures, 120dB Films
A biographical drama tracing an ambitious woman's journey through the Ottoman Empire and Middle East, balancing her personal romantic yearnings against her intellectual ambitions and complicity in imperial politics.
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.
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Is Queen of the Desert sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Queen of the Desert easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Queen of the Desert violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Queen of the Desert end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Queen of the Desert scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Queen of the Desert
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Queen of the Desert
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Queen of the Desert, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Queen of the Desert, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Queen of the Desert, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
