Heat of Desire

Set in a near-future France plagued by chaos and political unrest, the story follows Caroline, a woman who leaves her partner, a right-wing politician, to find a new companion. She meets Serge Laine, a professor and award-winning author who was planning a trip to Barcelona with his wife. After Caroline seduces him, Serge abandons his family and professional life to follow her. Their relationship leads him away from his previous morality toward a life influenced by the romanticism of Jack London and violence.

Directed by Luc Béraud, this French drama and romance stars Patrick Dewaere as Serge Lainé and Clio Goldsmith as Carol. The cast also includes Jeanne Moreau, Guy Marchand, Pierre Dux, and José Luis López Vázquez. Produced by Gaumont, Films Dara, and Cinéproduction, the film has a runtime of 86 minutes. Based on 11 votes on TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 5.5/10.