Delta
Delta is a short-lived U.S television sitcom series produced by ABC starring Delta Burke. Burke plays a woman who leaves her life behind to pursue her dream as a country music singer. Burke, most popular for her role as Suzanne Sugarbaker in the popular CBS sitcom Designing Women, reportedly utilized her own singing talents for the role of Bishop, and dyed her familiar brunette hair blonde to play the role. The series premiered September 15, 1992, to healthy ratings following the ABC blockbuster Roseanne. The series then moved to Thursday nights opposite FOX's The Simpsons, and ratings began to sink. The show was pulled from the schedule and returned to ABC the following Spring for six episodes before finally being canceled. In an attempt to infuse ratings, Burke brought her brunette hair back that spring, in the sake of familiarity, but it did little to save the series. The theme song for the show was Reba McEntire's 'Climb That Mountain High' which was not a charted Reba single. The tune appears on the 1990 MCA album Rumor Has It. The show received one Golden Globe Award nomination, to co-star Earl Holliman for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a TV-Series".
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Plot Summary
A lonely middle-aged woman working as a nurse in a provincial town finds solace and a sense of purpose in an unexpected place: a psychiatric hospital. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes entangled with a mysterious and charismatic patient, leading to a complex emotional journey.
Critical Reception
Kira Muratova's "Delta" was a significant work in her filmography, showcasing her distinctive directorial style characterized by unconventional narratives and psychological depth. While it garnered international festival attention, its reception was often niche, appreciated by cinephiles for its artistic merit and challenging themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unflinching psychological exploration.
- Muratova's signature style is evident in its unconventional storytelling.
- The film's somber tone and ambiguous narrative may alienate some viewers.
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Awards & Accolades
Participated in the Locarno International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Kira Muratova often cast non-professional actors or those outside the typical Soviet film industry mainstream to achieve a raw, authentic feel in her films, which was a characteristic also present in 'Delta'.
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