Hearth Fires
Seen it?1972 | 110 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Alexandre Boursault, a provincial notary, would have been the happiest man alive if his wife did not openly display her political views and participate in all kinds of demonstrations.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 719 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Serge Korber
- Annie GirardotMarie-Louise Boursault
- Jean RochefortAlexandre Boursault
- Claude JadeLaura Boursault
- Bernard Le CoqJean-Paul Boursault
- Bernard FressonMarc Champenois
- Gabriella BoccardoAnnie
- Ilaria OcchiniClotilde
- Jean BouiseBouteiller
- Isabelle MissudLaura enfant
- Christophe BrunoJean-Paul enfant