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Queen of the Desert is a 2015 American epic biographical drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog and is based on the life of British traveller, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer and political officer Gertrude Bell. The film follows Bell's life chronologically, from her early twenties until her death. It was Herzog's first feature film in six years after his 2009 film My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?

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2015 · 2h 8m · Drama · Adventure · History

TMDB 5.8/10 (312 votes)

A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire in the Near and Middle East at the dawn of the twentieth century. Her knowledge of the tribal leaders is used by the British to establish the Kingdoms of Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Directed by Werner Herzog

Box office $2M worldwide

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Werner HerzogDirector

Nicole Kidmanas Gertrude Bell

James Francoas Henry Cadogan

Robert Pattinsonas T.E. Lawrence

Damian Lewisas Richard Wylie JJay Abdoas Fattuh

Jenny Agutteras Florance Bell

David Calderas Hugh Bell

Christopher Fulfordas Winston Churchill

Nick Waringas Sir Mark Sykes

Holly Earlas Florence Lascelles

Mark Lewis Jonesas Lascelles

Beth Goddardas Aunt Lascelles

Michael Jennas Thompson

William Ellisas Earl of Chester