Desire 2011 Qartulad Link
Georgian Title: სურვილი (Survili)
English Title: Desire
Director: Nino Basilia
Release Year: 2011
Country: Georgia
Language: Georgian (Qartulad)
Upon its limited release in Georgia, Desire sparked controversy for its frank depiction of extramarital relationships and female sexuality. Critics praised its raw performances and atmospheric direction but noted a slow pace. Internationally, it found a niche audience at European film festivals, often compared to early Michael Haneke or Kieslowski’s A Short Film About Love. Desire 2011 Qartulad
Released in 2011, Desire (original title: Deseo) is a Spanish-Argentine psychological drama directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Diego Kaplan. The film stars Leonardo Sbaraglia as Pablo, a successful but emotionally detached businessman, and Ailín Zaninovich as Lucia, a mysterious woman who enters his life under unusual pretenses. Released in 2011, Desire (original title: Deseo )
Official Synopsis:
Pablo lives a seemingly perfect life—wealth, a beautiful wife, and a high-status job. However, beneath the surface lies a void of emotional numbness. He hires Lucia, a young woman who works as a "therapeutic companion," to help him break through his psychological barriers. What begins as a professional arrangement quickly spirals into an obsessive, dangerous, and deeply sensual game of power, memory, and raw human desire. The film is a slow-burn exploration of intimacy, trauma, and the masks we wear in relationships. However, beneath the surface lies a void of