Joe D'Amato's 1998 production is often marketed under the misleading title Queen of Elephants 2: Sahara
Given the partial information ("19..." likely refers to the late 1990s or early 2000s), the title suggests an adult/exploitation film directed by Joe D'Amato (real name Aristide Massaccesi), part of his Queen of Elephants series, with a setting in the Sahara desert. Joe D-Amato - Queen Of Elephants 2- Sahara -19...
Aristide Massaccesi, better known by his pseudonym Joe D'Amato, remains one of the most prolific directors in cinematic history, with over 200 credits to his name. By the late 1990s, the Italian film industry had moved away from the horror and "Emanuelle" films that made him famous, leading D'Amato to find a new niche in the hardcore adult market. Films like Queen of Elephants and Sahara represent this "imperial" phase of his career, characterized by international locations, period costumes, and higher production values than typical adult fare. Queen of Elephants (1997): The Jungle Epic Joe D'Amato's 1998 production is often marketed under
, this "Queen of Elephants" era opted for a more lighthearted, adventure-juvenile tone reminiscent of Jungle Jim , albeit with hardcore additions. Summary of Key Information Sahara (Video 1998) - IMDb Films like Queen of Elephants and Sahara represent
The Plot: Two businessmen travel to Morocco to acquire a leather company, only to be seduced by a series of "exotic delights". Unlike the first film, there are notably no elephants here; the focus shifts entirely to the desert heat and a solitary house in an oasis.