Subtitle Passion In The Desert: (1997) Dvdrip X2...

: The two develop a complex relationship that shifts from mutual suspicion to a deep, primal communion. Augustin begins to lose his "civilized" self, painting his body to mimic the leopard's spots and living as a feral creature in the ruins.

: When Augustin's regiment eventually returns, his instincts as a soldier reassert themselves. In a moment of panic and misunderstanding, he kills Simoom in self-defense when she pounces on him as he attempts to leave. Artistic and Critical Reception

: Augustin Robert ( Ben Daniels ), a young French officer, is tasked with escorting artist Jean-Michel Venture de Paradis ( Michel Piccoli ) through the Egyptian desert to document ancient monuments.