---
title: "Deseo"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/deseo-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 216919
imdb_id: "tt1236434"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 270
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Deseo (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/deseo-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Deseo is a drama film released on September 13, 2013, in Mexico. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. The story consists of eight short tales focusing on seduction and illicit encounters among lovers. These stories are described as being filled with humor and eroticism. The narrative utilizes a circular structure and is set within the cosmopolitan atmosphere of a colonial city in Mexico. Additional details regarding the film, including its cast, crew, specific character names, and broader plot developments, are not documented in the provided sources. Users on reference platforms have recorded varying scores for the film, reflecting audience engagement with the title. Deseo stands as a dramatic feature film offering a structural exploration of relationships within its specific urban and cultural setting in Mexico as outlined by available database entries.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Mexican anthology of seductive, interconnected tales."

### Why Watch
- Interwoven stories with humor and sensuality
- Unique circular narrative structure
- Atmospheric colonial Mexican setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- May not suit viewers averse to erotic content
- Some stories may feel brief or underdeveloped
- Tone & Suitability: Contains adult themes and erotic content; suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: erotic, humorous, cosmopolitan, circular, provocative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Antonio Zavala Kugler
- **Networks / Studios**: JADE FILMS, Grupo AZTECA, Eficine 226

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edith González** as *Actriz*
- **Christian Bach** as *La Señora*
- **Paola Nuñez** as *Jovencita*
- **Paulina Gaitán** as *Adolescente*
- **Leonor Varela** as *Muchacha*
- **Lila Downs** as *Lila Downs*
- **Pedro Damián** as *El Marido*
- **Gerardo Taracena** as *Marino*
- **Ari Borovoy** as *El Joven*
- **Geraldine Zinat** as *La Francesa*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film based on a play?
Yes, it is based on Arthur Schnitzler's La Ronde.

### Q: What is the structure of the film?
It uses a circular narrative connecting eight short stories.

### Q: Where is the film set?
In a colonial city in Mexico.

### Q: Does the film have humor?
Yes, it blends humor with eroticism.

### Q: Are the stories connected?
Yes, they are linked through shared characters or events.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Deseo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/216919)
- [Deseo (2013) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/216919-deseo)
- [Deseo (2013) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/293227-deseo/prehled/)
- [Deseo 56% (2013) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/326519-deseo)

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