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Gwen and the Book of Sand (1985): Cast

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Gwen and the Book of Sand is a 1985 sci-fi animated film directed by Jean-François Laguionie, starring Lorella Di Cicco as Gwen (voice), Michel Robin and Raymond Jourdan. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.

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Gwen and the Book of Sand (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 7m (67 min)
Original language
French
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No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gwen and the Book of Sand About?

The premise of Gwen and the Book of Sand without spoilers.

Gwen, a young girl raised by a nomadic tribe in a bleak, desert‑filled post‑apocalyptic world, learns that her close friend has been taken. Determined to rescue him, she teams up with the wise elder Roseline, and together they set out across the harsh wasteland, braving scarcity and danger to bring the captive home.

Gwen and the Book of Sand Themes & Keywords

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  • friend
  • girl
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Cast & crew

Gwen and the Book of Sand Cast & Characters

Lorella Di Cicco leads the cast as Gwen (voice), with Michel Robin as Roseline (voice) and Raymond Jourdan as Twin 2 (voice). Directed by Jean-François Laguionie; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jean-François Laguionie

More films directed by Jean-François Laguionie: A Boat in the Garden, The Prince’s Voyage, Black Mor’s Island and A Monkey’s Tale.

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Gwen and the Book of Sand Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Gwen, le livre de sable” and “Гвен, книга песка”.

Also known as
  • Gwen, le livre de sable
  • Гвен, книга песка
  • Gwen, or the Book of Sand
  • グウェン
  • 沙漠之书
  • Гвен
  • Книга песка

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Gwen and the Book of Sand FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gwen and the Book of Sand, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gwen and the Book of Sand?

Gwen and the Book of Sand runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

When was Gwen and the Book of Sand released?

Gwen and the Book of Sand was released on February 6, 1985.

Who directed Gwen and the Book of Sand?

Gwen and the Book of Sand was directed by Jean-François Laguionie.

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Who is in the cast of Gwen and the Book of Sand?

Gwen and the Book of Sand stars Lorella Di Cicco as Gwen (voice), Michel Robin as Roseline (voice) and Raymond Jourdan as Twin 2 (voice), among 7 credited actors.

Does Gwen and the Book of Sand have a post-credit scene?

No. Gwen and the Book of Sand has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gwen and the Book of Sand in?

The original language of Gwen and the Book of Sand is French.

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