The Fire Within
Le Feu follet
1963 · 1h 48m · Drama · France · Rated 16 (ES)
Depressed Alain Leroy leaves the clinic where he was detoxified. He meets friends, acquaintances and women, trying to find a reason to continue living.
Written & directed by
Louis MalleBased on the novel by
Pierre Drieu La Rochelle7.2Smart score
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alcoholismcliniclonelinesslugerparis, france
Rating16 (ES)
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