Twentynine Palms
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.
Released: 2003
Genre: Drama
Country: France, Germany, United States
Director: Bruno Dumont
Producer: 3B Productions, The 7th Floor, Thoke Moebius Film Company
29 Palms
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Burning Palms
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ReVisitant
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Maysville
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The Kiss
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You Instead
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Saint Frances
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Sophisticated Acquaintance
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Wish I Was Here
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Happy Face Killer
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The Great Hack
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For Love or Money
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