Original Desert Hearts[Blu Ray] [The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days]

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Desert Hearts(Blu-ray)Directed by: Donna DeitchStarring: Antony Ponzini, Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Alex McArthur, Audra Lindley, Katie La Bourdette, Andra Akers, Dean Butler, James Stanley, Jeffrey Tambor, Gwen WellesContributors: Donna Deitch, Natalie Cooper, Robert ElswitDescriptionDesert 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.Key FeaturesFormat: Blu-ray / RestoredStudio: Criterion CollectionCatalogue No: CC2824BDUKBarcode: 5050629516135Main Language: EnglishRegion: A, B, CRelease Date: 20 November 2017Originally Issued: 1985No of Discs: 1Weight: 96gDimensions: 137 x 18 x 171 (mm)Genre: DramaBBFC Certification: 18 (Suitable for 18 years and over)Rental/Retail: Retail not for RentalRun Time: 91 minutesSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusInterviews with actors Helen Shaver and Patricia CharbonneauAudio commentary from 2007 featuring director Donna DeitchExcerpt from *Fiction and Other Truths: A Film About Jane Rule*FeatureDetailsDirectorDonna DeitchStarringAntony Ponzini, Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Alex McArthur, Audra Lindley, Katie La Bourdette, Andra Akers, Dean Butler, James Stanley, Jeffrey Tambor, Gwen WellesContributorsDonna Deitch, Natalie Cooper, Robert ElswitFormatBlu-ray / RestoredStudioCriterion CollectionCatalogue NoCC2824BDUKBarcode5050629516135Main LanguageEnglishRegionA, B, CRelease Date20 November 2017Originally Issued1985No of Discs1Weight96gDimensions137 x 18 x 171 (mm)GenreDramaBBFC Certification18 (Suitable for 18 years and over)Rental/RetailRetail not for RentalRun Time91 minutesSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusInterviews with actors Helen Shaver and Patricia CharbonneauAudio commentary from 2007 featuring director Donna DeitchExcerpt from *Fiction and Other Truths: A Film About Jane Rule*