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Desert Hearts is a 1985 American romantic drama film directed by Donna Deitch. The screenplay, written by Natalie Cooper, is an adaptation of the 1964 lesbian novel Desert of the Heart by Jane Rule.
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Feb 28, 2023 · Desert Hearts is a 1985 movie directed by Donna Deitch, and it quickly became a cult classic in the LGBTQ+ community. The film tells the story of Vivian Bell...
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Synopsis. In 1959 in Reno, Nevada, 35-year-old college professor Vivian Bell (Helen Shaver) arrives by train where she takes up temporary residence at a ranch until her quickie six-week divorce becomes final. Ranch owner Frances Parker (Audra Lindley) meets her at the station.
Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "Desert Hearts" tells the story of a woman in her 30s who suddenly is awakened to the turmoils of passionate love, and because that is basically a simple story, this is basically a simple movie. What makes it unusual is that the story is set in the 1950s and the woman falls in love with a lesbian.
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete. Helen Shaver. ... Vivian Bell. Patricia Charbonneau. ... Cay Rivvers. Audra Lindley.
Donna Deitch’s swooning and sensual first narrative feature, Desert Hearts, was groundbreaking upon its release in 1985: a love story about two women, made entirely independently, on a shoestring budget, by a woman. In this 1959-set film, adapted from a beloved novel by Jane Rule, straitlaced East Coast professor Vivian Bell (Helen Shaver) arrives in Reno to file for divorce but winds up ...
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This film mastered that and is why it remains a classic today. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Desert Hearts
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