Queen of the Desert

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Average shot length

11.2s per shot

Werner Herzog's career average is 20.2s across 14 measured films —see the full picture.