| The Desert Bride | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Cecilia Atán Valeria Pivato |
| Written by | Cecilia Atán Valeria Pivato |
| Starring | Paulina García Claudio Rissi |
| Music by | Leo Sujatovich |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Countries | Argentina Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
The Desert Bride (Spanish: La novia del desierto) is a 2017 Argentine-Chilean drama film directed by Cecilia Atán and Valeria Pivato. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.[1][2]
Plot[edit]
The story follows Teresa, a 54-year-old domestic employee in Buenos Aires who has become accustomed to the routine of her work. However, after her employers decide to sell their home and terminate her service, she is left with few options but to accept a job in the distant province of San Juan, despite her aversion to travel. Along the way, she loses her bag and finds herself in need of assistance. This leads her to team up with a traveling salesman, who becomes her unlikely companion on a journey that offers both challenges and unexpected opportunities for personal growth. Despite the setbacks she encounters, Teresa ultimately finds redemption and renewal in the face of adversity.
Cast[edit]
- Paulina García as Teresa
- Claudio Rissi as El Gringo
Reception[edit]
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 89%, based on 28 reviews with an average rating of 7.10/10.[3] Metacritic gives the film a weighted average score of 68 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[4]
Ben Kenigsberg of The New York Times called the film "a road movie of sorts" and added that "it steers clear of melodrama or sentimentality, but it also never risks hitting anything".[5]
Guy Lodge of Variety called The Desert Bride "a loving showcase" and "equally beguiling". He also praised its star's "finely wrought powers of expression" and the film's "gentle observational acuity and surprisingly inventive visuals".[6]
According to David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter, the film is "delicate" and is "spareness of both the physical and emotional landscapes".[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "The 2017 Official Selection". Cannes Film Festival. 13 April 2017. Archived from the original on 13 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ Winfrey, Graham (13 April 2017). "2017 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup: Todd Haynes, Sofia Coppola, 'Twin Peaks' and More". IndieWire. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "The Desert Bride (La Novia del Desierto) (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "The Desert Bride Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Kenigsberg, Ben (3 May 2018). "Review: In 'The Desert Bride', a Maid Hits the Road in Argentina". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. p. 10.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (1 May 2018). "Film Review: 'The Desert Bride'". Variety.
- ^ Rooney, David. "'The Desert Bride' ('La Novia del deserto'): Film Review - Cannes 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
