Sanmao: The Desert Bride

Sanmao: The Desert Bride

In 1973, Chinese writer Sanmao (Echo Chen Ping, 1943-91) marries Spanish naval engineer José María Quero while living together in the Spanish Sahara. Sanmao recounts her daily experiences in Tales From the Sahara, a book that is a best-selling phenomenon in Taiwan and China. Sanmao then becomes an icon for independent women and the protagonist of a life that takes on legendary overtones: love, adventure, literature and, finally, tragedy.

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In 1973, Chinese writer Sanmao (Echo Chen Ping, 1943-91) marries Spanish naval engineer José María Quero while living together in the Spanish Sahara. Sanmao recounts her daily experiences in Tales From the Sahara, a book that is a best-selling phenomenon in Taiwan and China. Sanmao then becomes an icon for independent women and the protagonist of a life that takes on legendary overtones: love, adventure, literature and, finally, tragedy.

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Sanmao: The Desert Bride Cast & Crew

Production Company: Ikiru Films, TVE
Country: Spain
Language: Mandarin, English, Russian, Spanish
Runtime: 86
Adult: No
Genres: Documentary
Website: https://www.ikirufilms.com/portfolio_page/sanmao-the-desert-bride
Release date: 2020-10-07

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