Desert of Namibia follows a bipolar young woman who burns the candle at both ends. A portrait of an unidealized Tokyo gen-Z, that surprises with its incredible energy and irreverence.

Now, Yamanaka’s second feature “Desert of Namibia” is accumulating accolades of its own. The psychological portrait “Desert of Namibia” had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film ...

Namibia A number of desert beach scenes with Chani's character, Alia, were shot in Namibia. The specific locations haven't been disclosed, but Namibia's Namib desert with its distinctive coastal ...

Desert of Namibia follows the mercurial 21-year-old Kana (Yumi Kawai), a hair-removal technician at a salon in Tokyo, who bristles against the beauty expectations placed on women her age.