Desiderium (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1977, Desiderium is a drama and romance film directed by Ali Hatami, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Desiderium lyrically charts the hapless loves of a three brother: Majid, they young handicapped brother with a deformed head falls in love with Aghdas, a prostitute hired by his eldest brother Habib to entertain him, not knowing the truth about her profession. Karim, the middle brother is so infatuated with a quail that he almost completely ignores his wife and her emotions. Habib himself is in love with Foroogh, a tailor lady who lives with them, while his sense of responsibility about Majid keeps him from requiting her affections.
Who’s in it. Desiderium stars Behrouz Vossoughi as Majid Dokaleh, Jamshid Mashayekhi as Habib Agha Zoroof-chi, Fakhri Khorvash as Forough Zaman and Shohreh Aghdashloo as Aghdas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Desiderium has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desiderium page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desiderium tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desiderium (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desiderium change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desiderium worth watching?
- Desiderium holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Desiderium?
- Desiderium stars Behrouz Vossoughi, Jamshid Mashayekhi, Fakhri Khorvash, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Akbar Meshkini.
- When was Desiderium released?
- Desiderium was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.