désert

Désert is a 2018 French drama film directed by Émilie B. Harel. The film stars Emmanuelle Bercot and Benjamin Vieuille in the leading roles. It tells the story of a young woman who travels to the desert to meet her estranged father, a man she has never known. The journey becomes a process of self-discovery as she confronts her past and attempts to forge a connection with her father. The cinematography of Désert captures the stark beauty and isolation of the desert landscape, which serves as a metaphor for the emotional distance between the characters. The film explores themes of family, identity, and the search for belonging. It premiered at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival in August 2018 and received a limited release in France in September 2018. Critics generally praised Bercot's performance and the film's atmospheric quality, though some found the narrative to be understated.