Murmur of the Heart (1971)
A souffle of a movie!
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | Le Souffle au cœur |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 17, 1971 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | jazz, 1950s, teenage protagonist, mother son relationship, incest, sanatorium, shoplifting, dijon france, boy scout, resort sex, bastille day |
FAQ
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 Oct 17, 1971 (status: Released).
Who directed Murmur of the Heart?
Louis Malle directed Murmur of the Heart.
What is the TMDB rating of Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 222 votes.