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The Cry of the Heart (Le Cri du Coeur, 1974) Director: Claude Lallemand Presentation: Love is hard – especially for a single mother with a spoiled child in the mix. Eurochannel invites you to witness a passionate story about love, hate, and forgiveness with The Cry of the Heart, a tale about a mother whose heart is being pulled in two by her son and by her new lover. Starring France’s most prominent actors, The Cry of the Heart is an intimate look into the struggles of an everyday family in the 1970s. When the home is torn apart by divorce it seems like the end of the world, but when broken hearts mend and a single mother tries to start anew, she faces the resentment of her son and the prejudices of society. Featuring award-winning actors such as, and led by the visionary filmmaker Claude Lallemand, this poignant movie tugs at the deepest strings of any viewer’s heart. Synopsis: Alexandre (Eric Damain) is tired of being neglected; the sullen teenager wants nothing more than a little attention. His wish comes true in the worst possible way when he suffers a serious accident while climbing a tree. The deadly injury threatens to take the young man’s life, but even when he’s saved, he still suffers the tragic loss of his leg. |
