Afire
2023
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Synopsis
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.
Afire (2023) is a 1h 43min drama feature film by Christian Petzold. Self-important author Leon joins his best friend on a summer holiday near the Baltic Sea to complete his novel. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Key facts
Original language
German
First release
April 20, 2023
Production companies
Schramm Film Koerner & Weber
Awards
Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
Trailer
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Festival History
- Gáldar International Film Festival - FIC Gáldar 2026
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- Berlin International Film Festival 2023 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2023 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2023 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2023 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q116621601 |
| IMDb | tt26440619 |
| TMDB | 900379 |
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
