Hearth Fires
Les Feux de la Chandeleur
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge Korber
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Uytterhoeven
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Les Feux de la Chandeleur
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge Korber
Pierre Uytterhoeven, Catherine Paysan
Michel Legrand
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Jacques Schaeffer
Gérard Beytout
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Uytterhoeven
Screenplay
Jacques Schaeffer
Editor
Gérard Beytout
Producer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Jean-Jacques Tarbès
Director of Photography
Serge Korber
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hearth Fires
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hearth Fires about?
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.
Who directed Hearth Fires?
Hearth Fires was directed by Serge Korber.
Who stars in Hearth Fires?
The principal cast of Hearth Fires includes Annie Girardot, Jean Rochefort, Claude Jade, Bernard Le Coq, Bernard Fresson.
When was Hearth Fires released and how long is it?
Hearth Fires was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Hearth Fires?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hearth Fires was composed by Michel Legrand.
Is Hearth Fires based on a book or true story?
Hearth Fires is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Paysan".