← Back to PocketStubs

Synopsis

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.

About This Film

A Flame in My Heart is a 1987 drama film directed by Alain Tanner. With a runtime of 106 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB. The film stars Myriam Mézières, Biana, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Benoît Régent, Azize Kabouche among its cast of 7 credited actors.

Cast

Crew