Based on the classic novel by Paul Bowles, THE SHELTERING SKY is a film rich in setting and storytelling. Shot on remote town and desert locations in Algeria, Morocco, and Algiers, the film is an intimate, sensual film about the relationships between three people whose stories are dramatically told against the very striking backdrop of post-war North Africa.

"Stunning, hypnotic, remarkable. Brilliantly adapted and perfectly cast."

- Jan Stuart, NEWSDAY

"THE SHELTERING SKY rivets the attention. It mesmerizes—possibly Mr. Bertolucci’s most seductive, most hypnotic movie. Mr. Malkovich and Miss Winger are extraordinarily fine."

- Vincent Canby, NEW YORK TIMES

"Stunning, hypnotic, remarkable. Brilliantly adapted and perfectly cast."

- Jan Stuart, NEWSDAY

"Bernardo Bertolucci has succeeded magnificently. A tantalizing, richly detailed movie."

- Kathleen Carroll, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

"The richest movie of the year. The film defines the boundaries of sophistication. It shimmers brilliantly."

- Bob Strauss, DAILY NEWS

"A magnificent achievement! Bertolucci’s finest movie."

- Mike Clark, USA TODAY

"A film of great mystery and great beauty. Daring and sumptuous. Hypnotically riveting. It will stay in your memory."

- Marshall Fine, GANNETT NEWSPAPERS

"A masterpiece. One of the greatest movies of all time."

- Rex Reed

"Sexy, brave and beautiful. Bertolucci is a master at evoking desperate emotions through gorgeous picture making."

- Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE

"A magnificent achievement! Bertolucci’s finest movie."

- Richard Freedman, NEWHOUSE NEWSPAPERS

"Visually stunning . . . breathtakingly accomplished."

- Dennis Cunningham, WCBS-TV

Best Score (Ryuichi Sakamoto) - Los Angeles Film Critics

Best Score - Golden Globe Awards