![]() We’re lucky to have a 4K home cinema set up, so I’m used to seeing films in a cinematic way. But no, the plot goes hand in hand with what’s onscreen and you have to see it, hear it, and experience it with the characters. The story follows these 3 with the addition of meeting the ghastly Mrs Lyle a travel writer, and her horrible son Eric (a suitably boil ridden Timothy Spall playing his usual low life character). The Moresby’s will stay for a year or two. Port Moresby (John Malkovich), his wife Kit (Debra Winger) and friend George Tunner (Campbell Scott) are on a trip that will take them deep into the Sahara Desert. Three Americans arrive in post war Algeria (1947). He led such a varied and interesting life that it’s worth a read about him before you dip your toe into the film. ![]() But this is such an immersive film, even if you hate the story and the actors, what’s onscreen makes it worth the time.īowles himself says that it’s NOT based on him, his wife or his life. ![]() I guess a story of existential despair is not everyone’s cup of tea, and the thought of watching a two hour film about a couple who are travelling through North Africa in an attempt to stay married can put you off. ![]() I read it that week and fell in love with the story. Many years ago I was on holiday in Lido De Jesolo, and as found in most hotels, someone had left behind a book, this time it was a copy of Paul Bowles The Sheltering Sky. ![]()
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