Scene from Le coeur fou (1970)
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| Duration: 112 sec.. | Nudity: yes | Creator: supers992 |
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Actresses in this Scene
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Alternate Names: Eva Swann
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Full Biography
Ewa Swann, born Clara Noël, was once a prominent film star who succumbed to alcoholism and mental health issues. She was eventually confined to a mental hospital. During her time there, she fell in love with Georges Menessier, a celebrity press writer who had sneaked into the facility to photograph her.
About the Movie: Le coeur fou (1970)
Alternative Title: Follia dei sensi, The Mad Heart, Ludo crce
Director: Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Writer: Jean-Gabriel Albicocco, Philippe Dumarçay, Pierre Pelegri
Production & Genre
Story
Serge Menessier, a journalist in his mid-40s, infiltrates a mental hospital to photograph his ex-wife Clara Noël, once a renowned actress now confined due to alcoholism and nervous issues. Serge is motivated by both financial necessity to pay off debts and lingering feelings for Clara, whom he helped launch into fame. While inside the institution, Serge meets Clo, a young woman patient who captivates him. Despite the unconventional setting, they fall in love. However, their relationship faces tragic consequences as madness does not readily coexist with happiness.
Summary
Le coeur fou is a French drama directed by Jean-Gabriel Albicocco and released in 1970. The film centers around Serge Menessier, a journalist who sneaks into a mental institution to capture images of his famous ex-wife Clara Noël, now a patient there due to her struggles with alcoholism and mental health issues. The movie explores themes of love, obsession, and the complexities of mental illness.