Overview

Set in a rural area of France in the 19th century, this simple tale tells the story of a servant girl whose life seems marked by grand tragedy, but whose heart is simple and uncomplicated enough not only to endure, but even to attain serenity in the face of her manifold frustrations. Her only friend, to whom she pours out all her troubles, is an old parrot. When the parrot dies, she reverently has it stuffed and continues telling it her woes. This drama is based on a story by Gustave Flaubert.

Cast

Joe Dallesandro, Adriana Asti, Tina Aumont, Alida Valli, Ugo Bologna, Pierangelo Civera, Antonio Falsi, Carlo De Mejo

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What is "A Simple Heart" about?

Set in a rural area of France in the 19th century, this simple tale tells the story of a servant girl whose life seems marked by grand tragedy, but whose heart is simple and uncomplicated enough not only to endure, but even to attain serenity in the face of her manifold frustrations. Her only friend, to whom she pours out all her troubles, is an old parrot. When the parrot dies, she reverently has it stuffed and continues telling it her woes. This drama is based on a story by Gustave Flaubert.

When was "A Simple Heart" released?

A Simple Heart was released in 1977.

Who stars in "A Simple Heart"?

The cast includes Joe Dallesandro, Adriana Asti, Tina Aumont, Alida Valli.

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