Desires of the Heart (2013 film) explained

Desires of the Heart
Director:James Kicklighter
Rajesh Rathi
(Co-Director: India)
Screenplay:Solila Parida
John Howbrook
Mark Ezra Stokes
James Kicklighter
Story:Dr. Prasanna K. Pati
Producer:Solila Parida
Jitendra mishra
Juan David Manotas
Starring:Val Lauren
Alicia Minshew
Cinematography:Tim Gill
Editing:Anthony Guerrero
Studio:DOTH Entertainment LLC
Runtime:88 minutes
Country:India
United States
Language:English

Desires of the Heart is a 2013 English independent film directed by James Kicklighter and co-directed in India with Rajesh Rathi.[1] It stars Hollywood actors Val Lauren, Alicia Minshew alongside Bollywood actors Harsh Mayar, Gulshan Grover and Ankit Bhardwaj. The film began production in 2012 in Savannah, Georgia, United States.[1] and was later shot in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.[2]

Plot

Dr. Kris Sharma (Val Lauren) is a psychiatrist from India practicing in Savannah, Georgia when he meets Madeline (Alicia Minshew), a local artist with a mysterious past. While their relationship begins to blossom in America, Kris is summoned home by his brother (Gulshan Grover) to marry the woman (Priya Ahuja) chosen by his parents. But as he begins to make decisions about his future, he discovers centuries old secrets that may seal the fate of his destiny.

Cast

Release

Desires of the Heart premiered during the 2014 Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2014 in the Marche' du Films.[3] and was released in theaters across India on November 6, 2015, by Luminosity Pictures [4]

Critical reception

Indyred.com gave the film 4.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Desires Of The Heart is a damn near perfect Indie production in my eyes. All the pieces are there, and puzzled together in an expert way".[5] Film Threat gave 3.5 stars and wrote, "Sometimes Desires of the Heart feels like one of those films where its narrative ambition gets the better of it, but there are indeed moments of mastery to be found throughout. It’s a strong film, and I’d rather have a film take risks and not quite always work for me than simply play it safe and mediocre".[6] Independent Critic gave it 2.5 stars out of 4 and wrote, "Desires of the Heart is a beautiful and involving film featuring two fine performances by its leads".[7]

Awards and nominations

Wins
Nominations

Official Selection

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'All My Children's' Alicia Minshew Nabs Lead in 'Desires of the Heart' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. 13 August 2012.
  2. Web site: Film shot in Bikaner goes to Cannes - Times of India. The Times of India. 24 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Vancouver, BC News, Sports & Breaking Headlines | The Province. 24 May 2020.
  4. Web site: Desires of the Heart Releasing on 6th Nov in India . enewsodia.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151107202603/http://enewsodia.com/desires-of-the-heart-releasing-premiere-cast . 2015-11-07.
  5. Web site: Desires Of The Heart Review. IndyRed. 24 May 2020.
  6. Web site: Reviews | Film Threat - Part 74982. 18 December 2016. 24 May 2020.
  7. Web site: The Independent Critic - "Desires of the Heart" an Ambitious, Involving Film. theindependentcritic.com. 24 May 2020.
  8. Web site: 2013 Festival Winners Announced. La Femme International Film Festival. 21 October 2013. 17 May 2022.
  9. Web site: Yahoo Search - Web Search.
  10. Web site: Winners & Nominees 2014 - HIFF . 2015-03-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150808204125/http://www.hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com/winners-nominees-2014/ . 2015-08-08 . dead .
  11. Web site: CENFLO - Friday Itinerary . www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130509102305/http://www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com/FestivalFilmsAlphabetical.html . 2013-05-09.
  12. Web site: Rajesh Rathi's 'Desires of the Heart' travels to Cannes Film Festival. https://web.archive.org/web/20140515030612/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajesh-rathis-desires-of-the-heart-travels-to-cannes-film-festival/. dead. 15 May 2014. 14 May 2014. 24 May 2020.
  13. Web site: News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates. News18. 24 May 2020.
  14. Web site: Desires Of The Heart wins Best Feature Film award at LA Femme Intl Film Fest. Tellychakkar. Team. Tellychakkar.com. 24 May 2020.
  15. News: Odisha-born producer's film wins top award at LA Femme fest. Business Standard India. 23 October 2013. 24 May 2020. Business Standard.

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