About this title: Told with fondness and precision, and set in France at the time of the IndoChina War (which later became an American problem known as the Vietnam War), this controversial feature handles teen coming-of-age, sexuality and even incest with a gentleness that disappointed the prurient and shocked the conservative. This is one of director Louis Malle's finest films: others include The Fire Within and Au Revoir Les Enfants. Laurent (Benoit Ferreux) is 14 years old and anxious to lose his virginity. However, he has a very close family circle, and, between the family and school, he is too closely ...
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Format: VHS
Studio: Orion Home Video
Date: 1990
UPC:023568050447
Description: Starring Benoit Ferreux, Léa Masari, Daniel Gélin, Michel Lonsdale. Originally released: 1971. Run time: 118 minutes.. Music by Charlie Parker. Color. In French with English subtitles. Fine copy with original slip-case which lacks top flap. Set in the 1950s this is a brilliant coming of age story, but it is also a wonderful portrait of one French family which is throughout complex, comic and touching. read more
Format: VHS Tape
Studio: Orion Home Video
Date: 1990-03
UPC:023568050447
Description: New. Mint video with slip case type jacket * as issued, new * all videos are checked for authenticity and are shipped in water tight bubble bags* and are are guaranteed for quality and to work properly* buy from professionals. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Widescreen
DVD region: 1
Studio: Criterion
Date: 03/28/2006
UPC:037429212523
Description: Lea Massari, Benoît Ferreux, Daniel Gélin, Michael Lonsdale, Ave Ninchi. New. 1971 Run time: 118. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Description: BRAND NEW. Louis Malles critically acclaimed Murmur of the Heart gracefully combines elements of comedy, drama, and autobiography in a candid portrait of a precocious adolescent boys sexual maturation. Both shocking and deeply poignant, this is one of the finest coming-of-age films ever made. Attributes: FULL FRAME, SUBTITLED. read more
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