Desert Hearts
Desert Hearts (1985)
“In 1959, Vivian Bell came to Reno, Nevada for a quick divorce. Of all the people she met there, the one who surprised her the most was herself.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
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While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Helen Shaver
Helen Shaver
as Vivian Bell
Patricia Charbonneau
Patricia Charbonneau
as Cay Rivvers
Audra Lindley
Audra Lindley
as Frances Parker
Andra Akers
Andra Akers
as Silver
Gwen Welles
Gwen Welles
as Gwen
Dean Butler
Dean Butler
as Darrell
Katie La Bourdette
Katie La Bourdette
as Lucille
James Staley
James Staley
as Art Warner
Denise Crosby
Denise Crosby
as Pat
Antony Ponzini
Antony Ponzini
as Joe
Alex McArthur
Alex McArthur
as WalterTyler Tyhurst
Tyler Tyhurst
as BuckCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 91 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.