# Where to watch Desert of the Real (2017) in the UK

> Desert of the Real (2017) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2017  
**Runtime:** 76 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary, Science Fiction  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T05:19:59.754Z)  

## Synopsis

Composer and filmmaker Christian von Borries' new film Desert of the real visits these contemporary wastelands. In a rich collage of acted scenes and documentary footage, he extends the metaphor of the wasteland to today's medial reality. At the heart of so many holographic simulations and replicas, in a world custom-made for selfie and instagram tweets, he reveals emptiness and potential violence. (David Riff) The only way to trace the distinction between the semblance and the Real is, precisely, to STAGE it in a fake spectacle.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Desert of the Real in the UK?**

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**Is Desert of the Real on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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