Sounds of the Desert (2026)

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A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom of music and sound. It's a story of infinite peace in a troubled world. An utopian planet where Sun Ra and his prophets celebrate the divine wealth of their spirits.

Director: Emilija Škarnulytė
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Screenplay

Production: Mer Film, Mirror Matter Productions
Country: Lithuania, Norway
Language: English
Budget: $160,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

racism, spiritual quest, music

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sounds of the Desert about?
A visual odyssey of Sun Ra concepts through their followers - Marshall Allen and Abshalom Ben Shlomo. The film follows Sun Ra Arkestra band members and their journey across the desert, a promised land where Sun Ra once created his identity. Navigating through an astro-galactic world of sound, they find a reason to fight racism, injustice and vanity of the modern world - all through inner wisdom of music and sound. It's a story of infinite peace in a troubled world. An utopian planet where Sun Ra and his prophets celebrate the divine wealth of their spirits.
Who directed Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert was directed by Emilija Škarnulytė.
Who stars in Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert stars Abshalom Ben Shlomo, Marshall Allen.
How long is Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Sounds of the Desert?
Sounds of the Desert had a budget of $160,000.
Where was Sounds of the Desert produced?
Sounds of the Desert was produced in Lithuania, Norway.