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English
Desert Hearts
1985
Donna Deitch
1985·R·
United States
United StatesAward 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
Producers
Donna Deitch·Carol Jefferies·Cami Taylor
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
2 wins · 2 nominations
Wins (2)
Festival Grand Prize
Sundance Film Festival (1986)
Dramatic
Donna Deitch
Locarno Film Festival (1985)
Bronze Leopard
Helen Shaver
Nominations (2)
Festival Grand Prize
Sundance Film Festival (1986)
Dramatic
Donna Deitch
Best Actress
Film Independent Spirit Awards (1987)
Best Female Lead
Patricia Charbonneau