Gwen and the Book of Sand

Gwen and the Book of Sand

1985 · 67 min · ★ 6.3 · Science Fiction, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy

Gwen is a young girl adopted by a nomad tribe in a desert post-apocalyptic world. When Gwen's friend is kidnapped, she and an old woman called Roseline embark on a trip to bring him back.

Directed by Jean-François Laguionie · Written by Jean-François Laguionie

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