Project Detail

Catching Fire

Synopsis

Catching Fire is a tragic but inspiring love story based loosely on the intense and passionate relationship between Jean Vigo, a young filmmaker, and his wife Lydu.





Set in the early 1930's, Jean and Lydu met at a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Pyrenees. The love that develops between them becomes a liberating force enabling them to confront their illness, live for the moment, challenge the odds and embrace life in the face of great adversity.

Details

Year
1998
Type of film
Features
Running time
113 mins
Format
35mm Kodak
Director
Julien Temple
Producer
Kiki Miyake
Executive Producer
Kiki Miyake
Director of Photography
John Mathieson
Principal cast
Romane Bohringer, James Frain, Jim Carter and Diana Quick
Amanda Temple Screen Writers
Ann Devlin and Peter Ettedgui

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Impact/Nitrate Pictures 20E Bassett Road, London W10 6JJ Tel/Fax: 020 8964 4162

Sales Company

International rights excluding France, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, Japan and Korea: Film Four International 124 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2TX Tel: 020 7306 8602 Fax: 020 7306 8361 E Mail: wstephens@channel4.co.uk, sbrucesmith@channel4.co.uk

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