A Flame in My Heart (1987)

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Released:
1987-06-03

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

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Myriam Mézières
    as
    Mercedes
  • Biana
    as
    Une amie
  • Jean-Yves Berteloot
    as
    Le partenaire
  • Benoît Régent
    as
    Pierre
  • Azize Kabouche
    as
    Johnny