A Flame in My Heart(1987)
Overview
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.
Director
Alain Tanner
Studio
Garance Films
Cast
Myriam Mézières
as Mercedes
Biana
as Une amie
Jean-Yves Berteloot
as Le partenaire
Benoît Régent
as Pierre
Azize Kabouche
as Johnny
André Marcon
as Etienne
Douglas Ireland
as
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
German
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Garance Films • La Sept • Filmograph
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What is A Flame in My Heart about?▼
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.
Who directed A Flame in My Heart?▼
A Flame in My Heart was directed by Alain Tanner and released in 1987. It is a drama film.
How long is A Flame in My Heart?▼
A Flame in My Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in A Flame in My Heart?▼
The cast of A Flame in My Heart includes Myriam Mézières as Mercedes, Biana as Une amie, Jean-Yves Berteloot as Le partenaire, Benoît Régent as Pierre, Azize Kabouche as Johnny and more.
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