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]
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| Directed by | James Kicklighter Rajesh Rathi (Co-Director: India) |
| Screenplay by | Solila Parida John Howbrook Mark Ezra Stokes James Kicklighter |
| Story by | Dr. Prasanna K. Pati |
| Produced by | Solila Parida Jitendra mishra Juan David Manotas |
| Starring | Val Lauren Alicia Minshew |
| Cinematography | Tim Gill |
| Edited by | Anthony Guerrero |
Production company | DOTH Entertainment LLC |
Release dates |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Countries | India United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editDr. 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
edit- Val Lauren as Dr. Krishh
- Alicia Minshew as Madeline
- Harsh Mayar as Nanu
- Gulshan Grover as Pradeep
- Priya Ahuja as Lena
- Ankit Bhardwaj as Gopal
- Archana Gupta as Radha
Release
editDesires 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
editIndyred.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
edit- Wins
- Nominations
- Best Screenplay (Solila Parida), Hoboken International Film Festival, NY, 2014[10]
- Best Supporting Actress (Alicia Minshew), Hoboken International Film Festival, NY, 2014[10]
Official Selection
editReferences
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- ^ "Film shot in Bikaner goes to Cannes". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Vancouver, BC News, Sports & Breaking Headlines | The Province". Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Desires of the Heart Releasing on 6th Nov in India". enewsodia.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Desires Of The Heart Review". IndyRed. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Reviews | Film Threat - Part 74982". 18 December 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "The Independent Critic - "Desires of the Heart" an Ambitious, Involving Film". theindependentcritic.com. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "2013 Festival Winners Announced". La Femme International Film Festival. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
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- ^ a b c "Winners & Nominees 2014 - HIFF". Archived from the original on 8 August 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^ "CENFLO - Friday Itinerary". www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013.
- ^ "Rajesh Rathi's 'Desires of the Heart' travels to Cannes Film Festival". 14 May 2014. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates". News18. Retrieved 24 May 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Desires Of The Heart wins Best Feature Film award at LA Femme Intl Film Fest". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ "Odisha-born producer's film wins top award at LA Femme fest". Business Standard India. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2020 – via Business Standard.