The star-crossed desert romance of a cloistered woman and a renegade monk..
Okay, let's talk about The Garden of Allah. If you're into those grand, sweeping romances from the 30s, the kind where the desert itself feels like a character, then *this* might be a good Sunday afternoon watch for you. Especially if you appreciate Marlene Dietrich just *being* Marlene Dietrich, all glamour and intens...
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"Okay, let's talk about The Garden of Allah. If you're into those grand, sweeping romances from the 30s, the kind where the desert itself feels like a character, then *this* might be a good Sunday afternoon watch for you. Especially if you appreciate Marlene Dietrich just *being* Marlene Dietrich, all glamour and intensity. But, honestly, if you're looking for fast-paced action or a deeply complex plot, you'll probably find yourself checking your watch. It’s a slow burn, very much of its time, an..."
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