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Home  2010-11  Desert Hearts
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THU, NOV 4, 2010, 7:30pm

February 17, 2019 by Susan Taunton

Desert Hearts

(Donna Dietch, 1985)
The Loft Cinema
25th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING
Still from Desert Hearts

The first lesbian film that does not end in tragedy. Based on the Jane Rule novel, Desert of the Heart, the film is set in 1959 Nevada. Prim Columbia University professor Vivian comes to Reno in search of a divorce, and meets wild, irresistible Cay. The unforgettable love scene is worth the wait. Featuring stunning cinematography, moving performances and a killer soundtrack packed with 50s hits by Patsy Cline, Gene Vincent and more. Desert Hearts is ready to woo a whole new generation of LGBT movie fans.

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