Book Club: Desert Hearts
Sun
26
Sun 26 Jul 2:00 PM
Arc Cinema
Allocated Seating
July
BOOK CLUB AT NFSA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ABC RADIO CANBERRA.
1985 | DCP | USA | D: Donna Deitch
Donna Deitch’s quietly groundbreaking romance follows Vivian, a reserved New York professor seeking a fresh start in 1950s Nevada, and Cay, a confident free spirit unafraid to live on her own terms. Their unexpected connection unfolds against sweeping desert landscapes, building towards a tender and emotionally honest love story. A landmark of lesbian cinema, Desert Hearts remains celebrated for its warmth, sincerity, and unapologetic embrace of desire.
‘The most memorable meet-cute scene I’ve ever witnessed.’ — B. Ruby Rich - The Guardian
Read the book. Watch the film. Join the conversation.
The screening will be followed by an interactive discussion about the film adaptation of Jane Rule’s novel Desert of the Heart, in conversation with Alice Matthews (ABC Radio Canberra) and Rhiân Williams (guest host, ABC Radio Canberra Book Club).
1985 | DCP | USA | D: Donna Deitch
Donna Deitch’s quietly groundbreaking romance follows Vivian, a reserved New York professor seeking a fresh start in 1950s Nevada, and Cay, a confident free spirit unafraid to live on her own terms. Their unexpected connection unfolds against sweeping desert landscapes, building towards a tender and emotionally honest love story. A landmark of lesbian cinema, Desert Hearts remains celebrated for its warmth, sincerity, and unapologetic embrace of desire.
‘The most memorable meet-cute scene I’ve ever witnessed.’ — B. Ruby Rich - The Guardian
Read the book. Watch the film. Join the conversation.
The screening will be followed by an interactive discussion about the film adaptation of Jane Rule’s novel Desert of the Heart, in conversation with Alice Matthews (ABC Radio Canberra) and Rhiân Williams (guest host, ABC Radio Canberra Book Club).
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