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The Passion of Slow Fire

1961·Movie
1h 31min
67
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Stéphane Blanchon lives a quiet life in Switzerland with his wife, Christine, until a young American boarder named Belle, who was living with them, is found murdered. Despite Stéphane's innocence, the evidence points to him, and he learns that Belle harbored romantic feelings for him. Suspicions mount against him; even Christine thinks he is the culprit. Stéphane's sanity begins to crumble, and he lashes out in unprecedented ways.
Psychological ThrillerMystery & SuspenseFrench CinemaCharacter-Driven NarrativeMelancholic ToneMoral AmbiguityIntriguing PlotSubtle Tension

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Passion of Slow Fire legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Passion of Slow Fire worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Passion of Slow Fire?

1 h 31 min

The Passion of Slow Fire runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Passion of Slow Fire in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Passion of Slow Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Passion of Slow Fire in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.