John Malkovich
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The Sheltering Sky is a 1949 novel of alienation and existential despair by American writer and composer Paul Bowles . Plot. The story centers on Port Moresby and his wife Kit, a married couple originally from New York who travel to the North African desert accompanied by their friend Tunner.
- Paul Bowles
- 1949
The Sheltering Sky is a 1990 drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci starring Debra Winger and John Malkovich. The film is based on the 1949 novel of the same name by Paul Bowles (who appears in a cameo role) about a couple who journey to North Africa in the hopes of rekindling their marriage but soon fall prey to the dangers that surround them.
Paul Bowles. 3.89. 28,457 ratings2,156 reviews. In this classic work of psychological terror, Paul Bowles examines the ways in which Americans apprehend an alien culture--and the ways in which their incomprehension destroys them.
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- Paperback
- Paul Bowles
Dec 12, 1990 · An American couple travels through Africa to revitalize their relationship, but their journey leads to despair and betrayal. Based on Paul Bowles' novel, the film stars Debra Winger, John Malkovich and Campbell Scott.
- (14K)
- Adventure, Drama
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- 1990-12-12
The Sheltering Sky, first novel by Paul Bowles, published in 1948. Considered a model of existential fiction, it sold well and was a critical success. The novel was described by the author as “an adventure story in which the adventures take place on two planes simultaneously: in the actual desert,
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 3, 2014 · The Sheltering Sky (1990) Official Trailer - Debra Winger, John Malkovich Movie HD - YouTube. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.65M subscribers. Subscribed. 1K. 237K views 9 years ago....
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A comprehensive guide to Paul Bowles's novel The Sheltering Sky, a classic of existential literature set in North Africa. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, and historical context of this post-World War II masterpiece.
