
Afire
12A
Christian Petzold’s latest is a humorous commentary on artists and relationships, asking how we might narrate and find meaning in our lives against a backdrop of existential peril.
Drama • Funny • Introspective
Aspiring writer Leon plans to spend the summer in a holiday home by the Baltic Sea with his best friend to work on his novel, but the house comes with unexpected guests and emotions run high as the parched forest around them catches fire.
The haunting latest from celebrated filmmaker Christian Petzold (Undine, Transit), Afire is an evocative character drama charting the unravelling of a Baltic Sea getaway for four friends.
Details
Duration
1hr 43mins
Director
Christian Petzold
Distributor
Curzon Film World Limited (AR2884)
Featuring
Thomas Schubert • Paula Beer • Enno Trebs
Year
2023
Language
German
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