The Desire
O Desejo
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Hugo Khouri
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Hugo Khouri
- Original Score
- Rogério Duprat
- Original Title
- O Desejo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz, Servicine Serviços Cinematográficos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Hugo Khouri
Walter Hugo Khouri
Rogério Duprat
Antonio Meliande
Maurício Wilke
Heron D'Ávila, Walter Hugo Khouri
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Hugo Khouri
Writer
Walter Hugo Khouri
Director
Antonio Meliande
Director of Photography
Maurício Wilke
Editor
Walter Hugo Khouri
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desire
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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 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.
Who directed The Desire?
The Desire was directed by Walter Hugo Khouri.
Who stars in The Desire?
The principal cast of The Desire includes Fernando Amaral, Selma Egrei, Lilian Lemmertz, Kate Hansen, Sérgio Hingst.
When was The Desire released and how long is it?
The Desire was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desire was composed by Rogério Duprat.