Surviving Desire

1992 0h 53m EN

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6.9

SOLID

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7.2

IMDB

★6.9TMDB · 24★7.2IMDB · 1,848

ComedyDramaRomance

Synopsis

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Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Martin Donovan
Jude
Matt Malloy
Henry
Rebecca Nelson
Katie
Julie Kessler
Jill
Mary B. Ward
Sophie
Thomas J. Edwards
George Feaster
Lisa Gorlitsky

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hal Hartley
Writers: Hal Hartley
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 53-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Hal Hartley, shot by Michael Spiller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Hal Hartley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hal Hartley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Martin Donovan and Matt Malloy and Rebecca Nelson carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0103010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 24 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Hal Hartley directs. Michael Spiller behind the camera. Hal Hartley scores. Hal Hartley cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 53-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
234 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Hal Hartley, shot by Michael Spiller. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Hal Hartley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Hal Hartley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Martin Donovan and Matt Malloy and Rebecca Nelson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0103010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 24 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.