Flames (1978)
Flames (1978), directed by Adolfo Arrieta, starring Caroline Loeb and Xavier Grandes.
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Synopsis
Barbara, a young girl, lives in an old country house with her father and her teacher. One night, she dreams that a fireman enters her room through the window. Having grown, Barbara leaves her father to travel across the world, before coming back to her childhood fantasies: one day, she calls the firemen, and locks herself with one of them in her bedroom.
- Thierry ArbogastCinematography
- Adolfo ArrietaDirector, Editing, Writer
Trivia
- It premiered on November 8, 1978, a Wednesday.
- It runs 1h30 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "Flammes".
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosINA
- CountriesFrance
- LanguagesFrench
- StatusReleased
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Cast
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Caroline Loeb
Barbara - Xavier Grandes Le pompier
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Dionys Mascolo
Le père de Barbara -
Marilú Marini
La mère de Barbara -
Pascal Greggory
Paul, le frère de Barbara -
Isabel García Lorca
Claire, la préceptrice -
Geoffrey Carey
Jim - Paquita Paquin La première préceptrice
- Eloïse Bennett Barbara enfant
- Jaime Santiago Le deuxième pompier
Quiz about this movie
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Tags
Crew
- Thierry Arbogast Cinematography
- Adolfo Arrieta Director
- Adolfo Arrieta Editing
- Adolfo Arrieta Writer
Questions about this film
What is Flames about?
Flames: Barbara, a young girl, lives in an old country house with her father and her teacher. One night, she dreams that a fireman enters her room through the window. Having grown, Barbara leaves her father to travel across the world, before coming back to her childhood fantasies: one day, she calls the firemen, and locks her…
Who directed Flames?
Flames was directed by Adolfo Arrieta in 1978.
Who stars in Flames?
The cast of Flames includes Caroline Loeb, Xavier Grandes, Dionys Mascolo, Marilú Marini and Pascal Greggory.
How long is Flames?
Flames runs for 90 minutes, or 1h30.
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