''Desire'' is a Canada/Germany treaty coproduction
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super ...
, released in 2000. It was directed and written by
Colleen Murphy produced by
Elizabeth Yake (Canada) and
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Hans-Eberhard Junkersdorf (born 27 September 1938) is a German film producer. He has produced more than 50 films since 1975. He was a member of the jury at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival.
Selected filmography
* '' Room 13'' (196 ...
(Germany). The film premiered at the
Toronto International Film Festival
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.
Plot
The film stars
Zachary Bennett as Francis Waterson, an aspiring concert pianist, and
Katja Riemann
Katja Hannchen Leni Riemann (, born 1 November 1963) is a German actress.
The daughter of two teachers, Riemann grew up in Weyhe, near Bremen. After high school she went to Hamburg to study music and theater. She is the mother of actress Pau ...
as Halley Fischer, an elementary school teacher with whom Francis enters a romantic relationship.
Awards and nominations
The film garnered two
Genie Award nominations at the
22nd Genie Awards
The 22nd Genie Awards were held in 2002 to honour films released in 2001. The ceremony was hosted by Brian Linehan.
In advance of the Genie Award ceremony on February 7, all of the Best Picture nominees were screened at the Bloor Cinema in the we ...
, with a
Best Actress
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nod for
Katja Riemann
Katja Hannchen Leni Riemann (, born 1 November 1963) is a German actress.
The daughter of two teachers, Riemann grew up in Weyhe, near Bremen. After high school she went to Hamburg to study music and theater. She is the mother of actress Pau ...
and a
Best Actor nomination for
Zachary Bennett.
External links
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2000 films
Canadian drama films
English-language Canadian films
English-language German films
German drama films
2000s English-language films
2000s Canadian films
2000s German films
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