Most of the village's young men have disappeared, drawn by an ancient curse to wander aimlessly into the shimmering horizon.
Filmed in Tunisia, Wanderers of the Desert is a 1984 film by writer and director Nacer Khemir. It is a Sufi tale, based on a poem, Wanderers of the Desert (1984) - Nacer Khemir - Letterboxd nacer khemir wanderers of the desert 1986 torrent work
Children run through underground labyrinths while elders dig for legendary treasures, creating a village that feels more like a living poem than a physical location. Most of the village's young men have disappeared,