Le feu follet

Oct 7 1966 Not Rated 1h 48m
Drama

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.

Plot

Alain Leroy is having a course of treatment in a private hospital because of his problem with alcohol. Although he is constantly distressed, he leaves the hospital and tries to meet good old days' friends. None of them will be helpful, increasing Alain's distress.

Written by

Pierre Drieu La Rochelle, Louis Malle

Directed by

Louis Malle

Cast

Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla, Yvonne Clech

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Nouvelles Éditions de Films (NEF)

Languages

Français

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

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