Heat and Dust

Directed by James Ivory
Starring Julie Christie, Greta Scacchi, Shashi Kapoor
Theatrical Release Date September 01, 2017
Run Time 130 min

Cross-cutting between two generations, James Ivory’s sprawling epic of self-discovery is also a lush evocation of the prismatic and sensuous beauty of India. As she searches for answers to the mystery surrounding a long-ago affair between her aunt Olivia (Greta Scacchi) and an Indian prince (Shashi Kapoor), Anne (Julie Christie) becomes immersed in the local culture, the pull of the past simultaneously leading her into a clearer view of her own future. Ruth Prawer Jhabvala’s screenplay adapts her own novel to great effect, and Richard Robbins provides the haunting score. The film earned the Merchant Ivory team 9 BAFTA nominations and a Palme d'Or nomination at Cannes for director James Ivory.

Name Role
James Ivory Director
Ismail Merchant Producer
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Writer
Julie Christie Cast Member
Greta Scacchi Cast Member
Shashi Kapoor Cast Member
Walter Lassally Cinematographer
Country United States of America
Original Language English
Subtitles English
Run time 130 min
Year Completed 1983