Where to watch Desert View (2017)

  • Movie
  • AR
  • 1h 24m
Release
22 Nov 2017

Where to watch in India

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Story

This documentary follows a filmmaking experiment in Madinaty, a new satellite city built in the desert outside Cairo. Filmmakers Constanze Fischbeck and Daniel Kötter invited the Barakat family, residents of an informal Cairo neighbourhood, to spend four weeks exploring this developing urban space. Through multiple cameras and perspectives, the film documents how different people experience and interact with the architecture and environment of this emerging desert community.

Why watch

  • Unique perspective on contemporary urban development in Egypt through documentary filmmaking
  • Explores how architecture shapes daily life and community experiences in different social contexts
  • Experimental format combining multiple viewpoints and cinematic diary approach to documentary storytelling

Good for: Viewers interested in documentary cinema, architecture, and urban studies will find this engaging; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with others.

Frequently asked questions

Which OTT platform is Desert View streaming on?

Desert View is currently available in India on DocAlliance Films.

Can I watch Desert View for free?

No, you need a subscription to DocAlliance Films to watch Desert View.

Is Desert View on Netflix?

No, Desert View is not on Netflix in India right now. You can watch it on DocAlliance Films.

Is Desert View on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Desert View is not on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. You can watch it on DocAlliance Films.

Is Desert View on JioHotstar?

No, Desert View is not on JioHotstar in India right now. You can watch it on DocAlliance Films.

Who directed Desert View?

Desert View is directed by Constanze Fischbeck and Daniel Kötter. All movies directed by Constanze Fischbeck →

How long is Desert View?

Desert View runs for 1h 24m (84 minutes).

Can I rent or buy Desert View?

Yes, besides the subscription platforms you can rent or buy Desert View on DocAlliance Films.

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