The Fire That Burns
La Ville dont le prince est un enfant
“Some kids should be left the hell alone.”
Synopsis
Two boys in their early teens in a strictly-run pre-WWII Catholic School form a firm friendship which is troubled by an abbot who is obsessed with the younger of the students.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christophe Malavoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Didier Decoin
- Original Title
- La Ville dont le prince est un enfant
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christophe Malavoy
Didier Decoin
Bernard Lutic
Noëlle Boisson
Dominique Antoine
Department Leadership Roster
Christophe Malavoy
Director
Dominique Antoine
Producer
Didier Decoin
Writer
Bernard Lutic
Director of Photography
Noëlle Boisson
Editor
Alain Paroutaud
Production Design
Jeanine Gonzalez
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fire That Burns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fire That Burns about?
Two boys in their early teens in a strictly-run pre-WWII Catholic School form a firm friendship which is troubled by an abbot who is obsessed with the younger of the students.
Who directed The Fire That Burns?
The Fire That Burns was directed by Christophe Malavoy.
Who stars in The Fire That Burns?
The principal cast of The Fire That Burns includes Christophe Malavoy, Michel Aumont, Naël Marandin, Clément Van Den Bergh, Pierre-Arnaud Juin.
When was The Fire That Burns released and how long is it?
The Fire That Burns was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.