Blaze
Le Brasier
Synopsis
All of Europe was affected by the Great Depression of the 1930s, but some parts were hurt less badly than others. France, for instance, was relatively prosperous. In this grim drama, a sturdy Polish boxer and his family have settled into a mining town in northern France because that's where the work is. Like European "guest workers" in the 1990s, the Polish immigrants then were frequently treated badly by the locals. In this drama, the romantic aspirations of the boxer's son are thwarted by the concerted efforts of the local men and his own family's preference that he marry another Polish girl. After his romance fails, the son becomes a union activist and sacrifices a great deal to try to gain higher wages for the miners, but the contract he works out is reneged on by the duplicitous owners.
Top Cast
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Maruschka Detmers
Alice
Jean-Marc Barr
Victor
Tolsty
Pavlak
Thierry Fortineau
Emile
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Dalmas
François Hadji-Lazaro
Gros
Sylvia Wels
Louise
Elżbieta Karkoszka
Maria
Serge Merlin
Betaix
Bogusława Schubert
Kristina
Arkadiusz Smolarczyk
Jean-Paul Farré
Marc Brunet
Jacques
Maximilien Regiani
Antoine
Wojciech Janeczek
Stephania Bak
L'aÔeule
Dominique Didry
Octave
Pierre Tabard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Barbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Barbier
- Original Score
- José Padilla, Frédéric Talgorn
- Original Title
- Le Brasier
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Barbier
Eric Barbier
José Padilla, Frédéric Talgorn
Thierry Arbogast
Dominique Galliéni, Isabelle Dedieu, Jennifer Augé
Yvon Crenn, Jacques Fiorentino
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Barbier
Director
Eric Barbier
Writer
Dominique Galliéni
Editor
José Padilla
Original Music Composer
Isabelle Dedieu
Editor
Jacques Fiorentino
Producer
Jacques Bufnoir
Production Design
Jennifer Augé
Editor
Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Costume Design
Frédéric Talgorn
Original Music Composer
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blaze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blaze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blaze about?
All of Europe was affected by the Great Depression of the 1930s, but some parts were hurt less badly than others. France, for instance, was relatively prosperous. In this grim drama, a sturdy Polish boxer and his family have settled into a mining town in northern France because that's where the work is. Like European "guest workers" in the 1990s, the Polish immigrants then were frequently treated badly by the locals. In this drama, the romantic aspirations of the boxer's son are thwarted by the concerted efforts of the local men and his own family's preference that he marry another Polish girl. After his romance fails, the son becomes a union activist and sacrifices a great deal to try to gain higher wages for the miners, but the contract he works out is reneged on by the duplicitous owners.
Who directed Blaze?
Blaze was directed by Eric Barbier.
Who stars in Blaze?
The principal cast of Blaze includes Maruschka Detmers, Jean-Marc Barr, Tolsty, Thierry Fortineau, Jean-Paul Roussillon.
When was Blaze released and how long is it?
Blaze was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Blaze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blaze was composed by José Padilla, Frédéric Talgorn.