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Movie poster: Murmur of the Heart (1971)
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Murmur of the Heart

1971 · 118 min Drama Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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Original Title Le Souffle au cœur
Year 1971
Country France, Germany, Italy
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Louis Malle
Runtime 118 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (208 votes)

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The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Louis Malle

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

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