Fort Saganne

Fort Saganne
Fort Saganne
Genres: War, Drama, History
Rating: 6
Year:1984
Country:FR
Budget: 6 000 000 $
Runtime: 3h 0min
Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Sophie Marceau

Description:

Charles Saganne, an ambitious young man of humble origins, embarks on an extraordinary journey in 1911 when he decides to join the military. His newfound assignment takes him far from his familiar surroundings and into the unforgiving yet mesmerizing landscape of the Sahara Desert. As a soldier under the command of aristocratic Colonel Dubreuilh, Saganne is thrust into an environment that challenges not only his physical abilities but also his preconceptions about social class and personal ambition. Navigating this new world, he learns invaluable lessons about courage, loyalty, and the human spirit's indomitability in the face of adversity. Through this captivating tale set against the backdrop of the early 20th century military and Africa's vast deserts, audiences are invited to witness a man's transformation as he grows from a stubborn peasant to a resilient soldier and leader in an ever-changing world.

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