Burning Secret

– Burning Secret is a 1988 drama film, based on the short story Brennendes Geheimnis by Stefan Zweig, ..

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Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
Burning Secret (1988)

Burning Secret is a 1988 drama film, based on the short story Brennendes Geheimnis by Stefan Zweig, about an American diplomat's son who befriends a mysterious baron while staying at an Austrian spa during the 1920s. The film was written and directed by Andrew Birkin.

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Burning Secret (1988) - Trailer

Release Date:

23 Dec 1988

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Andrew Birkin

Writer:

Andrew Birkin (screenplay), Stefan Zweig (novel)

Main Actors:

David Eberts, Faye Dunaway, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Ian Richardson

Plot:

This symbol-filled story, filmed with sensuous detail and nuance, is set in Austria in the 1920s. While being treated for asthma at a country spa, an American diplomat's lonely 12-year-old son is befriended and infatuated by a suave, mysterious baron. During a story of his war experiences, the baron reveals the scar of a wound from an American soldier and thrusts a pin through it, saying "see-- no feeling." Little does the boy realize that it is his turn to be wounded. But soon his adored friend heartlessly brushes him aside and turns his seductive attentions to his mother. The boy's jealousy and feelings of betrayal become uncontrollable.

Awards:

5 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Vestron Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10