Heat Wave movie poster

Heat Wave

May 19, 2011 1h 32m 4.7/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Heat Wave is a drama film. directed by Jean-Jacques Jauffret.

Starring Adèle Haenel, Sylvie Lachat, and Ulysse Grosjean

Synopsis

One hot afternoon in the south of France, several paths are converging towards a tragic conclusion. Those involved are: Stéphane and Luigi, two cousins who have just emerged from adolescence; Georges, a retired old man; Amélie, Luigi’s girlfriend; and Amélie’s mother Anne. Little do they know how their lives, scarred by fear, humiliation and weariness, will become intertwined and propel them to a terrible outcome...

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 19, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 4.7/10 Mixed (18 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • CNC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heat Wave about?

One hot afternoon in the south of France, several paths are converging towards a tragic conclusion. Those involved are: Stéphane and Luigi, two cousins who have just emerged from adolescence; Geo...

Who directed Heat Wave?

Heat Wave was directed by Jean-Jacques Jauffret.

How long is Heat Wave?

Heat Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Heat Wave released?

Heat Wave was released on May 19, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Heat Wave?

The main cast of Heat Wave includes Adèle Haenel, Sylvie Lachat, Ulysse Grosjean, Yves Ruellan, Isalinde Giovangigli.