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Surviving Desire (1991)
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Starring: Martin Donovan, Matt Malloy, Rebecca Nelson, Mary Ward
Director: Hal Hartley
Category: Comedy, Independent
Studio: Wellspring
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Length:
86 mins

 
 

 

"Sharp and witty...Mr. Hartley taps into a universe ignored by Hollywood." The New York Times

Jude (Martin Donovan) is an uninspired college professor. Sophie (Mary Ward) is an aspiring writer, and the only student who doesn't snore through his lectures. She's intrigued by his scholarly charm. He's obsessed with her idyllic good looks. Flirtation turns to lust, and the two become lovers. Trouble is, he's head-over-heels, and she wants to end the relationship. Acclaimed director Hal Harley (Henry Fool, Flirt) captures the dizzying emotions of twenty-something love with this poignant film about passion and heartache. Also included are "Theory of Achievement" and "Ambition," two Hartley shorts The Seattle Times called "quirky, funny, edgy