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Firelight

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
4.9K
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Firelight (1997)
Period DramaDramaRomance

In 1838, Elisabeth agrees to bear a child for an anonymous landowner who'll pay her father's debt. Employed as a governess on a Sussex estate, Mr. Godwin turns out to be the landowner.In 1838, Elisabeth agrees to bear a child for an anonymous landowner who'll pay her father's debt. Employed as a governess on a Sussex estate, Mr. Godwin turns out to be the landowner.In 1838, Elisabeth agrees to bear a child for an anonymous landowner who'll pay her father's debt. Employed as a governess on a Sussex estate, Mr. Godwin turns out to be the landowner.

  • Director
    • William Nicholson
  • Writer
    • William Nicholson
  • Stars
    • Sophie Marceau
    • Stephen Dillane
    • Dominique Belcourt
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    4.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Nicholson
    • Writer
      • William Nicholson
    • Stars
      • Sophie Marceau
      • Stephen Dillane
      • Dominique Belcourt
    • 73User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Sophie Marceau
    Sophie Marceau
    • Elisabeth Laurier
    Stephen Dillane
    Stephen Dillane
    • Charles Godwin
    Dominique Belcourt
    Dominique Belcourt
    • Louisa Godwin
    Kevin Anderson
    Kevin Anderson
    • John Taylor
    Lia Williams
    Lia Williams
    • Constance
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Lord Clare
    Sally Dexter
    • Molly Holland
    Emma Amos
    Emma Amos
    • Ellen
    Maggie McCarthy
    Maggie McCarthy
    • Mrs. Jago
    Wolf Kahler
    Wolf Kahler
    • Sussman
    Annabel Giles
    Annabel Giles
    • Amy Godwin
    John Flanagan
    • Robert Ames
    Valerie Minifie
    • Hannah
    Diana Payan
    • Mrs. Maidment
    John Hodgkinson
    • Carlo
    Anthony Dutton
    • Dodds
    Hugh Walters
    Hugh Walters
    • Dr. Geddes
    Peter Needham
    • Rector
    • Director
      • William Nicholson
    • Writer
      • William Nicholson
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    • Trivia
      Though he had been in the film industry as a scriptwriter for many years, this was William Nicholson's first directed film.
    • Goofs
      After seven years, despite evolving fashions, neither hero nor heroine have made any change in hairdo or style of clothes. Nor do they look a day older.
    • Quotes

      Elisabeth: Do you know about Firelight?

      Louisa: What about it?

      Elisabeth: It's a kind of magic. Firelight makes time stand still. When you put out the lamps and sit in the firelight's glow there aren't any rules any more.

      [blows out lamp]

      Elisabeth: You can do what you want, say what you want, be what you want, and when the lamps are lit again, time starts again, and everything you said or did is forgotten. More than forgotten it never happened.

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    9/10

    A masterpiece.

    No film can be all things to all people. However, "Firelight", a simple film which when taken in and of itself, is no less than a masterpiece. From a carefully crafted minimalistic script to superb acting by a few well cast and well directed principals to artful cinematography and lush scenic beauty, this little film is powerfully compelling. "Firelight" explores the depths of passion, desire, and love amidst the circumstance and social order of 19th century England using elegantly subtle brushstrokes. This film will be most appreciated by mature audiences.
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    • Dec 12, 2000
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • A la luz del fuego
    • Filming locations
      • Calvados, France
    • Production companies
      • Carnival Film & Television
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Wind Dancer Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $785,482
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $135,401
      • Sep 7, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $785,482
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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