Desert Hearts

Name: Desert Hearts
Director: Donna Deitch
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1985

1985

Donna Deitch

1985·R·

United States

Award tierSilver

Metascore

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed professor of literature is unexpectedly seduced by a carefree, spirited young lesbian.

Cast

Helen Shaver·Patricia Charbonneau·Audra Lindley·Andra Akers

Languages

English

Major Awards

1 win · 2 nominations

Wins (1)

Other

Sundance Film Festival (1986)

Dramatic

Nominations (2)

Other

Film Independent Spirit Awards (1987)

Best Female Lead

Sundance Film Festival (1986)

Dramatic