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.
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