The Desire movie poster

The Desire

July 18, 1975 1h 39m 3.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1975. The Desire is a drama/horror film. directed by Walter Hugo Khouri.

Starring Fernando Amaral, Selma Egrei, and Lilian Lemmertz

Synopsis

Widowed one year ago, Eleonora, a 33-year-old woman from Sao Paulo's upper bourgeoisie, lives alone, unsuited to her husband's absence, an intellectual frustrated and torn between the need for transcendence and a strong sexual compulsion. The life of the couple, although not happy, was intense. However, the presence of her a long-time friend Ana Maria, just arrived from Paris, a middle-class university student, is staying at his house. The two go to the site of Eleonora and she remembers her life with Marcelo and his death by drowning.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 18, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 3.0/10 Mixed (1 votes)
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz
  • Servicine Serviços Cinematográficos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Desire about?

Widowed one year ago, Eleonora, a 33-year-old woman from Sao Paulo's upper bourgeoisie, lives alone, unsuited to her husband's absence, an intellectual frustrated and torn between the need for tran...

Who directed The Desire?

The Desire was directed by Walter Hugo Khouri.

How long is The Desire?

The Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was The Desire released?

The Desire was released on July 18, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Desire?

The main cast of The Desire includes Fernando Amaral, Selma Egrei, Lilian Lemmertz, Kate Hansen, Sérgio Hingst.