Directed by: Donna Deitch
Starring: Antony Ponzini, Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Alex McArthur, Audra Lindley, Katie La Bourdette, Andra Akers, Dean Butler, James Stanley, Jeffrey Tambor, Gwen Welles
Contributors: Donna Deitch, Natalie Cooper, Robert Elswit
Desert Hearts, the groundbreaking debut feature from writer-director Donna Deitch, is a powerful romantic drama set in 1959 Nevada. The story follows Vivian Bell (Helen Shaver), a reserved English professor from New York, who arrives in Reno to obtain a quick divorce. While staying at a ranch catering to women in similar circumstances, she meets the free-spirited Cay Rivvers (Patricia Charbonneau), who lives unapologetically as her true self. As their connection deepens, Vivian is forced to confront her own desires and make a life-changing decision. A landmark in LGBTQ+ cinema, *Desert Hearts* remains a beautifully shot and emotionally resonant love story.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Donna Deitch |
| Starring | Antony Ponzini, Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Alex McArthur, Audra Lindley, Katie La Bourdette, Andra Akers, Dean Butler, James Stanley, Jeffrey Tambor, Gwen Welles |
| Contributors | Donna Deitch, Natalie Cooper, Robert Elswit |
| Format | Blu-ray / Restored |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC2824BDUK |
| Barcode | 5050629516135 |
| Main Language | English |
| Region | A, B, C |
| Release Date | 20 November 2017 |
| Originally Issued | 1985 |
| No of Discs | 1 |
| Weight | 96g |
| Dimensions | 137 x 18 x 171 (mm) |
| Genre | Drama |
| BBFC Certification | 18 (Suitable for 18 years and over) |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 91 minutes |
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