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The Passion of Slow Fire

1961 · 91 min Mystery Crime Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Stéphane Blanchon lives a quiet life in Switzerland with his wife, Christine, until a young American boarder named Belle, who was living with them, is found murdered. Despite Stéphane's innocence, the evidence points to him, and he learns that Belle harbored romantic feelings for him. Suspicions mount against him; even Christine thinks he is the culprit. Stéphane's sanity begins to crumble, and he lashes out in unprecedented ways.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title La Mort de Belle
Year 1961
Country France
Genre Mystery, Crime, Drama
Director Édouard Molinaro
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (15 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Édouard Molinaro

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

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