The Desert Bride

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The Desert Bride

Released May 4, 2018

1h 18m

Drama

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Teresa's life begins to fall apart when the family that employs her decides to sell their house.

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Unassuming yet surprisingly impactful, The Desert Bride offers an absorbing, well-acted reflection on life's surprises and the unlikely connections we make along the way.

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

In this low-key Argentine drama, a live-in maid from Chile (the spellbinding Paulina García) faces a new chapter in life.

Sep 25, 2018

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Scott Marks

San Diego Reader

This is one of the great screen romances in recent memory.

Rated: 4/5

May 18, 2018

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

"The Desert Bride" is nothing complicated, but in its unforced humanity, visually poetic landscapes and agreeably metaphoric storytelling suggests the intimate pleasures of a well-turned short story.

May 10, 2018

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Brigid Presecky

FF2 Media

The storytelling, cinematography and performances make a striking impact.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 19, 2019

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Mattie Lucas

From the Front Row

A hushed and restrained portrait of grief and confusion that finds, if only for a moment, a respite for a weary and lonely heart who discovers that it's never too late to start over.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 3, 2019

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Frank Ochieng

ScreenAnarchy

This low-key, noteworthy soul-searching romancer is undoubtedly profound and passionate in its depiction. Refreshingly, Desert Bride's ultimate payoff is its willingness to grasp the consciousness of aging womanhood once resigned to its stagnant confines

Rated: 3/4

Nov 20, 2018

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Quiet film set in Argentina. A nuanced performance from the superb Chilean actress Paulina Garcia, whose performance in "Gloria" was very powerful. The interplay with veteran actor Claudio Rissi works well here, and their acting carries the movie along so that I remained engaged and interested despite its methodical pacing. Not everything works here, like some confusing flashbacks and a so-so finale, but overall I liked the film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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A road adventure that last a correct time for the limited conflict behind the characters. Convincing acting, no so convincing situations, gave me the perception of a contemplative movie of the life of simple people.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Cecilia Atán

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Valeria Pivato

Director

Paulina García

Teresa Godoy

Claudio Rissi

"El Gringo" Julio Alfredo Corvalán

Cecilia Atán

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Synopsis

Teresa's life begins to fall apart when the family that employs her decides to sell their house.

Director: Cecilia Atán, Valeria Pivato
Producer: Alejo Crisóstomo
Screenwriter: Cecilia Atán, Valeria Pivato
Distributor: Strand Releasing
Production Co: Strand Releasing, Haddock Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): May 4, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.1K
Runtime: 1h 18m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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