Twentynine Palms

Sep 17 2003 Unrated 1h 59m
Drama

A photographer and an unemployed woman embark on a chaotic trip to the California desert for a photo shoot, filled with passionate encounters and frequent fights. Their seemingly empty relationship takes a dark turn when a brutal incident abruptly ends their journey.

Plot

David is an independent American photographer in pursuit of unspoiled natural locations for an upcoming magazine photo shoot. Katia is his unemployed Russian girlfriend, who would follow him anywhere because she is in love. Together, they discover the vast desert around Twentynine Palms, the city of palm trees. There, the passionate lovers surrender to the miracle of nature and make love between fights and compromises. However, they are utterly unaware that danger lurks even under the sun.

Written by

Bruno Dumont

Directed by

Bruno Dumont

Production Countries

Germany, United States of America, France

Production Companies

3B Productions, Thoke Moebius Film Company, The 7th Floor

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
5,430
Average Rating
5.1 out of 10
Metascore
43
Popularity
NA