Afire (2023)
Self-important author Leon joins his best friend on a summer holiday near the Baltic Sea to complete his novel. When they arrive, they find their house is already occupied by a carefree woman who challenges Leon to open up. Meanwhile, forest wildfires rage around them and impending disaster looms.
Director: Christian Petzold
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: April 20, 2023
Cast
- Thomas Schubert - Leon
- Paula Beer - Nadja
- Langston Uibel - Felix
- Enno Trebs - Devid
- Matthias Brandt - Helmut
- Jennipher Antoni - Mrs. Roland, Cashier
- Ralph Barnebeck - Police Officer
- Esther Esche - Mrs. König, Hotel Manager
- Mario Fürstenberg - Male Nurse
- Assunta Hamm - Nurse
Screenplay
Cinematography: Hans Fromm
Editing: Bettina Böhler
Production: Schramm Film, ZDF, ZDF/Arte
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Español
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: de
Themes
Existential Dread and Questioning, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle
Keywords
friendship, germany, photographer, literature, bisexuality, climate change, northern germany, cottage, writer, summer, seaside, novelist, baltic sea, lgbt, character study
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Afire about?
- Self-important author Leon joins his best friend on a summer holiday near the Baltic Sea to complete his novel. When they arrive, they find their house is already occupied by a carefree woman who challenges Leon to open up. Meanwhile, forest wildfires rage around them and impending disaster looms.
- Who directed Afire?
- Afire was directed by Christian Petzold.
- Who stars in Afire?
- Afire stars Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer, Langston Uibel, Enno Trebs, Matthias Brandt, Jennipher Antoni.
- How long is Afire?
- Afire has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Afire?
- Afire is a Drama, Romance, Comedy film.
- How much did Afire gross?
- Afire grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Afire produced?
- Afire was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Afire?
- The themes of Afire include: Existential Dread and Questioning, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.