A Flame in My Heart (1987)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Myriam Mézières

Mercedes

Biana

Une amie

Jean-Yves Berteloot

Le partenaire

Benoît Régent

Pierre

Azize Kabouche

Johnny

André Marcon

Etienne

Douglas Ireland

Director & Crew

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