Fort Saganne(1984) Today

Set in 1911, the story follows (Depardieu), a soldier of peasant stock who enlists to escape his humble roots and find adventure in the French Sahara.

Estimated at $6 million (unprecedented for France in 1984) Running Time: Approximately 180 minutes (3 hours) Fort Saganne(1984)

Often compared to Lawrence of Arabia , focusing on the "endurance of the desert" rather than just military conflict. 📜 Plot Summary Set in 1911, the story follows (Depardieu), a

In 1922, his former commander names a desert fort "Fort Saganne" in his honor, cementing his name in the sands he once patrolled. Set in 1911

Set in 1911, the story follows (Depardieu), a soldier of peasant stock who enlists to escape his humble roots and find adventure in the French Sahara.

Estimated at $6 million (unprecedented for France in 1984) Running Time: Approximately 180 minutes (3 hours)

Often compared to Lawrence of Arabia , focusing on the "endurance of the desert" rather than just military conflict. 📜 Plot Summary

In 1922, his former commander names a desert fort "Fort Saganne" in his honor, cementing his name in the sands he once patrolled.