paris, france,melancholy,alcoholism,loneliness

The Fire Within (1963)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Louis Malle
  • Profile picture of Maurice Ronet
    Alain Leroy Maurice Ronet
  • Profile picture of Léna Skerla
    Lydia Léna Skerla
  • Profile picture of Yvonne Clech
    Mademoiselle Farnoux Yvonne Clech
  • Profile picture of Hubert Deschamps
    D'Averseau Hubert Deschamps
  • Profile picture of Jean-Paul Moulinot
    Dr. La Barbinais Jean-Paul Moulinot
  • Profile picture of Pierre Moncorbier
    Moraine Pierre Moncorbier
  • Profile picture of Bernard Tiphaine
    Milou Bernard Tiphaine
  • Profile picture of Bernard Noël
    Dubourg Bernard Noël

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Keywords

  • paris, france
  • melancholy
  • alcoholism
  • loneliness