Sahara

Sahara

Year: 2017

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: French

Director: Pierre Coré

AdventureAnimationComedyFamily

A young cobra and his scorpion best friend go on a journey across the Sahara desert to save a new-found love.

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Timeline & Setting – Sahara (2017)

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Location

Desert, Oasis, Souksoukville, Mosque, Tourist Camp

The film unfolds across a vast desert where Dusties live on the margins. The Oasis is a gleaming refuge for green snakes, contrasted with the harsh sands outside. Locations shift from the desert to the Oasis gates, to a bustling town named Souksoukville, a mosque atop a city, and a desert tourist camp.

🏜️ Desert 🏝️ Oasis 🧭 Explorer 🧳 Tourist Camp

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Main Characters – Sahara (2017)

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Ajar (Omar Sy)

Ajar is a Dusty cobra belittled by Oasis elites. Tired of the label loser, he disguises himself as a green snake to enter the Oasis and pursue Eva. He is brave, resourceful and capable of earning loyalty from Pitt and Gary.

🐍 Outcast 💪 Courage ❤️ Love

Eva (Louane)

Eva is a smart green snake who hides her true identity by posing as a Dusty. She befriends Ajar and falls in love, choosing to help free her fellow snakes from Omar. She proves resilient, quick thinking and compassionate under danger.

💃 Hope 💚 Ally ❤️ Love

Omar (Grand Corps Malade)

Omar is a cunning snake charmer who captures snakes for his own purposes. He uses manipulation and hypnotic tricks with his flute to control others. His rivalry with Ajar and Eva drives much of the conflict.

🪄 Villain 🗡️ Manipulation

Pitt (Franck Gastambide)

Pitt is Ajar’s loyal scorpion friend who joins the quest. He provides practical help and moments of courage and humor while proving fearless when needed. His bond with Ajar and Gary strengthens the group through danger.

🦂 Friend 🛡️ Protector 💨 Quick-witted

Gary (Vincent Lacoste)

Gary is Eva’s lazy, good-natured brother who starts as comic relief but grows into a true companion. He forms an unlikely friendship with Ajar and Pitt and discovers value in teamwork during the journey. His humor lightens the mood yet he also shows surprising bravery.

🐭 Comic 🤝 Ally 🧡 Loyal

Pietra (Marie-Claude Pietragalla)

Pietra is a white snake who initially dislikes Eva but eventually greets her as an ally. She contributes to group dynamics and offers ideas during the escape. Her presence adds tension and, eventually, acceptance within the group.

🐍 Skeptic 💡 Clever 🟦 Calm

George (Andrew Shaver)

George is a charming green snake who provides warmth and friendship to the group. His interactions deepen trust and show that friendship can flourish in unlikely places.

🐍 Friendly 🤝 Partner 🗣️ Supportive

Rita (Mathilde Seigner)

Rita is a red python who joins Omar’s world and interacts with the other snakes. She adds to the ensemble’s dynamics and contributes to the unfolding conflict and resolution.

🐍 Stern 💡 Witty 🧭 Guiding

Saladin (Roschdy Zem)

Saladin is an older cobra who belittles Ajar and Pitt, acting as a gatekeeper to the Oasis. He embodies harsh desert hierarchies the protagonists must overcome and challenges their resolve.

🐍 Authority 🧱 Oppression 🥊 Rivalry

Alexandrie (Reem Kherici)

Alexandrie is a snake captured by Omar, representing the exploited side of the Oasis trade. Her plight raises the stakes and fuels Eva’s determination to resist Omar’s control.

🐍 Captivity 🧠 Resourceful 🗺️ Strategist

Scorpion Girl (Elana Dunkelman)

Scorpion Girl is a fierce desert ally whose stings and loyalty push the group forward. She adds intensity to the journey and embodies desert resilience.

🦂 Fierce 🛡️ Protector 💥 Energetic

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Major Themes – Sahara (2017)

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🌈 Belonging

Dusties and Green Snakes live in separate social spheres, yet the story centers on seeking acceptance beyond appearances. Ajar’s choice to risk entering the Oasis shows the power of hope over divisions. Eva’s friendship with Ajar demonstrates how love and loyalty can bridge deep divides. The tale envisions a future where Dusties and Green Snakes share space and purpose.

🧭 Courage

The journey across the desert tests grit and resolve with every peril. Ajar, Pitt, and Gary push forward despite fear, proving that friendship sustains risk. Eva’s rescue and the pursuit through the city highlight sacrifice and steadfastness in pursuit of a loved one. The narrative celebrates resilience in the face of daunting odds.

🎭 Identity

Disguises and mistaken identities drive much of the suspense as Ajar hides his Dusty identity and Eva pretends to be a Dusty. The truth reveals true loyalties and feelings beyond appearances. The story uses disguises to question who belongs and who deserves kindness. Authenticity and connection ultimately triumph over surface differences.

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