A Flame in My Heart (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, A Flame in My Heart is a drama film directed by Alain Tanner, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The film relates the painful ending of a love story binding an over-30-year-old woman and a North African, and the beginning and end of a relationship she also has with an “established” journalist. The stories illustrate the absolute claim of a woman who can understand love only in terms of life and death, an attitude that generally makes love appear dramatic, but at least burning and flickering, like the flame that glows in her heart.
Who’s in it. A Flame in My Heart stars Myriam Mézières as Mercedes, Biana as Une amie, Jean-Yves Berteloot as Le partenaire and Benoît Régent as Pierre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Flame in My Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Flame in My Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Flame in My Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Flame in My Heart (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Flame in My Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Flame in My Heart worth watching?
- A Flame in My Heart holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Flame in My Heart?
- A Flame in My Heart stars Myriam Mézières, Biana, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Benoît Régent and André Marcon.
- When was A Flame in My Heart released?
- A Flame in My Heart was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.