All About Desire (2013): Showtimes, Reviews & Streaming!

Do you ever wonder what really drives us, that force that whispers in the back of our minds, pushing us toward things we might not even fully understand? It's desire, in its rawest, most potent form, and it's a subject that has captivated storytellers for centuries.

From classic literature to modern cinema, the exploration of desire its allure, its consequences, and its multifaceted nature continues to be a compelling narrative thread. Whether it's the burning desire for love, the gnawing desire for power, or the insatiable desire for something more, these stories resonate because they tap into the core of the human experience.

Category Details
Core Concept Desire: A fundamental human emotion driving actions and shaping destinies.
Literary & Cinematic Significance A recurring theme explored through various genres, reflecting societal norms and individual struggles.
Psychological Perspectives Often linked to motivation, ambition, and the pursuit of fulfillment, but also capable of leading to destructive paths.
Cultural Representations Portrayed differently across cultures, influencing moral codes and shaping social expectations around relationships and aspirations.
Examples in Film
  • 'Desire' (2013): Explores the impact of a charismatic figure on the lives of several people during an economic crisis.
  • 'Poor Things': A reanimated Victorian woman with a voracious erotic appetite challenges societal norms.
  • 'Fair Play': A relationship thriller examining the darker sides of ambition and competition.
  • 'Lady Chatterley's Lover', 'Dark Desire', 'Obsession', '365 Days', 'Elite', and 'You': Titles known for pushing boundaries related to sex, love, and lust.
Examples in Other Media
  • Literature: Many classic and contemporary novels delve into the themes of forbidden desires, unrequited love, and the pursuit of dreams.
  • Television: Series often use desire as a key plot device, creating conflict and driving character development.
Related Themes Love, lust, ambition, power, obsession, morality, societal expectations, self-discovery.
Potential Consequences Fulfillment, happiness, success, but also heartbreak, betrayal, destruction, and loss of self.
Exploring Personal Identity Films about sexuality can offer insights for those grappling with their own sexual identity, offering a broader perspective.
External Links Psychology Today
Ultimate Desires (1991) IMDb

Ultimate Desires (1991) IMDb

Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire Rotten Tomatoes

Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire Rotten Tomatoes

Dark Desire (2020)

Dark Desire (2020)

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