The Fire Within
1963·Movie
·1h 48min·
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Although his alcoholism has been treated, Alain still feels he is deeply unwell and does not feel he can leave the detoxification clinic once and for all. His wife, living in New York, continues to pay for his treatment, but no longer contacts him directly. He intends to commit suicide, but first takes a ride to Paris to catch up with old friends.
French New WaveExistential DramaCharacter StudyAlcoholismMelancholySuicide ThemesPhilosophicalSocial Critique
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Directed by:
Louis Malle, Volker Schlöndorff, Élisabeth Rappeneau
Written by:
Louis Malle, Pierre Drieu La Rochelle
Produced by:
Alain Quefféléan, Gérard Crosnier, Jean Pieuchot
Composed by:
Jean Nény, Erik Satie, Guy Villette
Sequels and Prequels
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