Murmur of the Heart (1971)
Original title: Le Souffle au cœur
Murmur of the Heart is a 1971 French-language drama movie directed by Louis Malle, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Lea Massari, Benoît Ferreux and Marc Winocourt.
This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier contracts a case of scarlet fever. When the fever leaves him with a heart murmur, Chevalier is placed in a sanatorium, along with his over-attentive and adulterous mother.
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What is Murmur of the Heart about?
This loosely plotted coming-of-age tale follows the life of 15-year-old Laurent Chevalier as he stumbles his way over the burgeoning swell of adolescence in 1950s France. After having his first sexual experience with a prostitute and dodging the lips of a priest, Chevalier contracts a case of scarlet fever. When the fever leaves him with a heart murmur, Chevalier is placed in a sanatorium, along with his over-attentive and adulterous mother.
When was Murmur of the Heart released?
Murmur of the Heart was released on 27 April 1971.
How long is Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart runs 1h 58m.
Who made Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart was directed by Louis Malle.
Where can I watch Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Murmur of the Heart
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Lea Massari as Clara Chevalier
- Benoît Ferreux as Laurent Chevalier
- Marc Winocourt as Marc Chevalier
- Fabien Ferreux as Thomas Chevalier
- Daniel Gélin as Charles Chevalier
- Michael Lonsdale as Father Henri
- Ave Ninchi as Augusta
- Annie Savarin as Cook
- Gila von Weitershausen as Freda, prostitute
- Micheline Bona as Aunt Claudine
- Henri Poirier as Uncle Léonce
- Liliane Sorval as Fernande