The Fire Within (1963)

"The Fire Within" is a 1963 Drama movie directed by Louis Malle and starring by Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla. Although his alcoholism has been treated, Alain still feels he is deeply unwell and does not feel he can leave the detoxification clinic once and for all. His wife, living in New York, continues to pay for his treatment, but no longer contacts him directly. He intends to commit suicide, but first takes a ride to Paris to catch up with old friends.