Murmur of the Heart is a coming-of-age drama film that tells the story of Laurent Chevalier, a 14-year-old boy growing up in bourgeois surroundings in post-World War II Dijon, France. The film explores Laurent's complex relationship with his Italian Heart, his mother Clara, and his older brothers. The story takes a dramatic turn when Laurent contracts scarlet fever, leading to a heart murmur, and is cared for by his mother during his recovery. The film's narrative explores themes of adolescence, family dynamics and taboo relationships.
Cast: Benoît Ferreux, as Laurent Chevalier, the protagonist Lea Massari, as Clara, Laurent's mother Daniel Gélin, as Charles, Laurent's father Avice Landone, as Augusta, the maid