''Desires of the Heart'' is a 2013
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independent film
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directed by
James Kicklighter
James Kicklighter (born June 26, 1988) is an American film director, producer, and writer from Bellville, Georgia.
Early life and education
Kicklighter's hometown is in Bellville, Georgia. His father died from SARS when he was 12 years old. ...
and co-directed in India with Rajesh Rathi.
It stars Hollywood actors
Val Lauren
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Film
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Alicia Minshew alongside Bollywood actors Harsh Mayar,
Gulshan Grover and
Ankit Bhardwaj. The film began production in 2012 in Savannah, Georgia, United States.
and was later shot in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
Plot
Dr. Kris Sharma (Val Lauren) is a psychiatrist from India practicing in Savannah, Georgia when he meets Madeline (Alicia Minshew), a local artist with a mysterious past. While their relationship begins to blossom in America, Kris is summoned home by his brother (Gulshan Grover) to marry the woman (Priya Ahuja) chosen by his parents. But as he begins to make decisions about his future, he discovers centuries old secrets that may seal the fate of his destiny.
Cast
*
Val Lauren
Val may refer to: Val-a
Film
* ''Val'' (film), an American documentary about Val Kilmer, directed by Leo Scott and Ting Poo
Military equipment
* Aichi D3A, a Japanese World War II dive bomber codenamed "Val" by the Allies
* AS Val, a Sov ...
as Dr. Krishh
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Alicia Minshew as Madeline
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Harsh Mayar
Harsh Mayar is an Indian actor working in Hindi Bollywood films. He won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his work in 2011 film '' I Am Kalam''.
''I Am Kalam''
Mayar started his career in 2005 when he was only eight years old. ...
as Nanu
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Gulshan Grover as Pradeep
* Priya Ahuja as Lena
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Ankit Bhardwaj as Gopal
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Archana Gupta as Radha
Release
''Desires of the Heart'' premiered during the
2014 Cannes Film Festival
The 67th Cannes Film Festival was held from 14 to 25 May 2014. New Zealand film director Jane Campion was the head of the jury for the main competition section. The Palme d'Or was awarded to the Turkish film '' Winter Sleep'' directed by Nuri Bi ...
on 17 May 2014 in the Marche' du Films. and was released in theaters across India on November 6, 2015, by Luminosity Pictures
Critical reception
Indyred.com gave the film 4.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "''Desires Of The Heart'' is a damn near perfect Indie production in my eyes. All the pieces are there, and puzzled together in an expert way". Film Threat gave 3.5 stars and wrote, "Sometimes ''Desires of the Heart'' feels like one of those films where its narrative ambition gets the better of it, but there are indeed moments of mastery to be found throughout. It’s a strong film, and I’d rather have a film take risks and not quite always work for me than simply play it safe and mediocre". Independent Critic gave it 2.5 stars out of 4 and wrote, "''Desires of the Heart'' is a beautiful and involving film featuring two fine performances by its leads".
Awards and nominations
;Wins
* Best Foreign Film, LA Femme International Film Festival, California, 2013
;Nominations
* Best Screenplay (Solila Parida),
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, NY, 2014
* Best Supporting Actress (Alicia Minshew), Hoboken International Film Festival, NY, 2014
Official Selection
* Central Florida Film Festival, 2014
* Hoboken International Film Festival, 2014
* Sedona International Film Festival, 2014
* Macon Film Festival, 2014
* LA Femme International Film Festival, 2013
References
External links
* {{IMDb title, 2334608, Desires of the Heart
Flair CommunicationsDOTH Entertainmenthttp://JamesKicklighter.com
2013 films
Films set in Rajasthan
2013 directorial debut films
2010s English-language films