40 years ago, we were gifted one of the great lesbian romances of cinema. On November 10th at Paradise we will celebrate that and watch the wonder that is Desert Hearts together.

Adapted from legendary Toronto queer writer Jane Rule’s 1964 novel, few films have had a greater impact on lesbian culture than this one. Actress Jane Lynch has said that she had “never seen in celluloid such real passion and desire between two women” and that she watched it more than 50 (!) times.

Directed by Donna Deitch and starring Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau, Desert Hearts follows the romance between two women in 1959 Nevada. What results is so intimate and nuanced it’s almost shocking it was not only made in 1985 but given a wide release in theatres (where it made decent money!).

If you haven’t seen this film, THIS is your chance. If you have seen it once or even 50 times before (come join us, Jane!), you know how extraordinary it is and why revisiting it is always such a pleasure.

Tickets now available at paradiseonbloor.com. Please note our new 7:30pm start time!! And thank you so much Martha Newbigging for this absolutely lovely poster, which will be available for purchase (via special Riso prints!) at the screening.