A Flame in My Heart
Mércedès, an actress from Paris attempts to break off a difficult relationship with the jealous and possessive stalker Johnny. She meets newspaper writer Pierre and goes with him for an afternoon fling. Before the sweat even dries, she finds herself hopelessly in love with him. But soon after their affair begins, he is called off on a business trip leaving the suddenly distraught Mércedès alone. Though preparing for a new play, she is unable to concentrate and barely able to function. Mércedès quits the production, locks herself in Pierre's apartment and quietly begins falling apart, collapsing into a bleak, reclusive madness until his return.
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About A Flame in My Heart
A Flame in My Heart is a 1987 French-language drama film directed by Alain Tanner. The cast is led by Myriam Mézières, Biana, Jean-Yves Berteloot. It has a runtime of 1h 46m.
A Flame in My Heart was produced by Garance Films, La Sept, and Filmograph and made in France and Switzerland. It was released on June 3, 1987.
- Director
- Alain Tanner
- Writers
- Myriam Mézières, Alain Tanner
- Release date
- June 3, 1987
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Production
- Garance Films, La Sept, Filmograph
A Flame in My Heart cast & crew
A Flame in My Heart was directed by Alain Tanner and written by Myriam Mézières and Alain Tanner.
The cast features Myriam Mézières as Mercedes, Biana as Une amie, Jean-Yves Berteloot as Le partenaire, Benoît Régent as Pierre, Azize Kabouche as Johnny, and André Marcon as Etienne.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Acácio de Almeida and it was produced by Paulo Branco and Alain Tanner.
Is A Flame in My Heart worth watching?
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, A Flame in My Heart is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Flame in My Heart
Myriam Mézières
Mercedes
Biana
Une amie
Jean-Yves Berteloot
Le partenaire
Benoît Régent
Pierre
Azize Kabouche
Johnny
André Marcon
Etienne
Douglas Ireland
A Flame in My Heart — FAQs
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▸What language is A Flame in My Heart in?
A Flame in My Heart is originally in French, with audio tracks including German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Flame in My Heart?
A Flame in My Heart runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
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