Marc is portrayed as an over-stressed workaholic, literally and figuratively suffering from a weak heart. His internal conflict between his stable life with Sophie and his unresolved passion for Sylvie serves as the film's emotional engine.
Benoît Jacquot's 2014 film (internationally titled 3 Hearts ) is a contemporary French melodrama that explores themes of fate, missed connections, and the devastating consequences of secrets. 3 coeurs(2014)
Use of shadows and tight framing to reflect Marc's claustrophobic secret. Marc is portrayed as an over-stressed workaholic, literally