Aly Muritiba

Private Desert Director Aly Muritiba on Sensuality, Bifurcated Narratives, and Crafting a Beautiful Love Story

Part mystery, part passionate romance, Aly Muritiba’s queer drama Private Desert is striking in the unexpected avenues its narrative takes, as well as the surp...

Exclusive: The Film Stage Presents One-Night-Only Stream of Acclaimed Brazilian Drama Private Desert on Filmatique

A highlight of last year's festival circuit, Aly Muritaba's Private Desert is the bracing story of a suspended police officer who searches for his online love,...

U.S. Trailer for Aly Muritiba’s Private Desert Captures Queer Romance in Brazil

A favorite at Venice Film Festival last year and Brazil’s official submission to the 94th Academy Awards, Aly Muritiba's queer romance Private Desert is now re...

Private Desert Review: A Love Story Trapped Under the Oppression of Traditionalism

Writer-director Aly Muritiba said something very interesting about his new film Private Desert in the lead-up to its Venice debut. He spoke about a desire for ...

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Trailers

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Reviews

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Features

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Interviews

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Podcasts

The Film Stage Show Ep. 547 – Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (with Jen Johans)

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Private Desert Director Aly Muritiba on Sensuality, Bifurcated Narratives, and Crafting a Beautiful Love Story

Exclusive: The Film Stage Presents One-Night-Only Stream of Acclaimed Brazilian Drama Private Desert on Filmatique

U.S. Trailer for Aly Muritiba’s Private Desert Captures Queer Romance in Brazil

Private Desert Review: A Love Story Trapped Under the Oppression of Traditionalism