Kino Lorber has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to Aly Muritiba’s “Private Desert” (“Deserto Particular”) Brazil’s International Feature Oscar submission and a love story hailed for…
“Private Desert” won the best film and best acting awards for Pedro Fasanaro at Mix Brasil 2021 and then best international film at the TLVFest 2021 – the Tel Aviv International LGBTQ Film Festival.
“Private Desert” hits the International Oscar race nearly three years after the election as president of Brazil of Jair Bolsonaro, who said in 2011 that he’d “rather his son die in a car accident than be gay.” The country is highly polarized in political terms. “During a difficult moment for Brazil, Aly Muritiba points to another possible future – one that is sensitive, inclusive, and generous. ‘Private Desert’ is not to be missed.’’
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