Desert Hearts (1985)
Directed by Donna Deitch · Cinematography by Robert Elswit
R91 min27 frames
DramaRomance
In 1959, Vivian Bell came to Reno, Nevada for a quick divorce. Of all the people she met there, the one who surprised her the most was herself.
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Desert Hearts — official trailer
What is Desert Hearts about?
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
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What does the cinematography of Desert Hearts look like?
Sampled across 27 frames, the coverage of Desert Hearts leans heavily on medium shots. Cinematographer Robert Elswit keeps much of it in soft, naturalistic light. Night and dusk account for much of the film. Vintage glass shapes the frame.
What is the color palette of Desert Hearts?
The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Desert Hearts (1985) are #34312f, #d2cecb, #8f918d, #070607, #cdb68f, #51504b — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.
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