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The Desert Of The Tartars

1976, Movie, NR, 140 mins

The Desert Of The Tartars: Review

Strange, moody war film that takes place somewhere near the beginning of the 20th century in a large, impressive fort situated in the desert by the remains of an ancient village. The fort is filled with professional soldiers who wait in tension-filled moments for something to happen. The destroyed village was overrun by Tartars years ago, and the defenders wait for them to return. Perrin plays a young lieutenant who wants out of this boring madness but is made ill by the dus... read more leave a comment