Murmur of the Heart
Murmur of the Heart (1971) is a comedy drama, directed by Louis Malle. It stars Lea Massari and Benoît Ferreux. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What Murmur of the Heart Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).
When did Murmur of the Heart come out?
Murmur of the Heart was released in 1971.
Who directed Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart was directed by Louis Malle.
Who stars in Murmur of the Heart?
Murmur of the Heart stars Lea Massari, Benoît Ferreux, Marc Winocourt, Fabien Ferreux.
What is Murmur of the Heart's rating?
Murmur of the Heart holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.
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