Cry of the Heart 1974

Overview

Cry of the Heart is a drama film released in France in September 1974 with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. The story follows Alexandre, a young man from a wealthy family, who suffers a serious fall. Following the accident, one of his legs is eventually amputated while the other is left paralyzed. As the young man struggles to come to terms with his new existence, he adopts a cruel attitude toward the people closest to him. He resorts to blackmailing the house gardener and his mother, who has a lover. Obsessed with sex but unable to have an affair with a girl, Alexandre ultimately commits suicide. The film explores the psychological turmoil and desperation of the protagonist following his life-altering physical trauma.