A Flame In My Heart (Une flamme dans mon coeur) (1987)
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The terrifyingly destructive power of a woman's sexual obsession provides the compelling subject for this psychological study of a woman's descent into madness from French filmmaker Alain Tanner. It is the tale of Parisian actress Mercedes who is first seen attempting to break up with the… More The terrifyingly destructive power of a woman's sexual obsession provides the compelling subject for this psychological study of a woman's descent into madness from French filmmaker Alain Tanner. It is the tale of Parisian actress Mercedes who is first seen attempting to break up with the obsessive Arab Johnny, who stalks her until she meets handsome newspaper writer Pierre on the subway and goes with him for an afternoon fling. Before the sweat even dries, she finds herself hopelessly in love with him. Pierre is flattered and encourages her desperate devotion, but soon after their affair begins, he is called off on a business trip leaving the suddenly distraught Mercedes alone with her demons. Though preparing for a new play, she is unable to concentrate and barely able to function without Pierre. She quits the production, locks herself in Pierre's apartment and quietly begins falling apart until he returns. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Alain Tanner
- Written By
- Myriam Mézières, Alain Tanner
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
- In Theaters
- Jul 7, 1989 Wide
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Cast
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Myriam Mézières
as Mercedes
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Azize Kabouche
as Johnny
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Benoit Regent
as Pierre
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Biana
as Friend
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André Marcon
as Etienne
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Anne Rucki
as The Pianist
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Jean-Gabriel Nordmann
as The Producer
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Jean-Yves Berteloot
as Partner
- Douglas Ireland