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Donna Deitch (born June 8, 1945, San Francisco, California) is an American film and television director, producer, screenwriter, and actor best known for her 1985 film Desert Hearts. The movie was the first feature film to "de-sensationalize lesbianism" by presenting a lesbian romance story with positive and respectful themes.
Mar 28, 2022 · Official website of director Donna Deitch. Desert Hearts Screening Paris June 27, 2022 Cinema Brady https://le7egenre.fr/desert-hearts
Donna Deitch is a versatile filmmaker who has made documentaries, features, mini series and TV shows. She is best known for her lesbian romance 'Desert Hearts' and her Emmy winning 'Devil's Arithmetic'.
Donna Deitch is a filmmaker who has worked on TV shows such as NYPD Blue, Heroes and Law & Order: SVU. She is best known for her 1985 drama Desert Hearts, which won three awards and received three nominations.
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Jul 19, 2017 · Donna Deitch, the director of Desert Hearts, a classic lesbian love story from 1985, reflects on the film's production, reception and legacy. She talks about her collaboration with screenwriter Natalie Cooper, her decision to cast unknown actresses, and the challenges of independent filmmaking.
Desert Hearts is a groundbreaking and sensual film by Donna Deitch, the first narrative feature by a woman to be distributed by a major studio. It tells the story of a divorcee who falls in love with a young woman in Reno in 1959.
Mar 28, 2022 · Donna Deitch is a lesbian filmmaker who has directed and written movies, TV shows, and documentaries. Her works include Desert Hearts, The Criterion Collection, Angel On My Shoulder, and more.
