Afire
Berlin International Film Festival
Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize
“Richly observed and paced with relaxed, unforced ease, “Afire” doesn’t ignite as much as smolder. It’s a slow, steady burn. Inspired by the seasonal movies of Éric Rohmer (and, just maybe, the 1969 French classic “La Piscine”), Petzold brings his distinctively restrained, classical style to a story that evokes equal measures of pleasure and unease.
” – Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post
While vacationing by the Baltic Sea, writer Leon (Thomas Schubert) and photographer Felix (Langston Uibel) are surprised by the presence of Nadja (Paula Beer), a mysterious young woman staying as a guest at Felix’s family’s holiday home. Nadja distracts Leon from finishing his latest novel and with brutal honesty, forces him to confront his caustic temperament and self-absorption. As Nadja and Leon grow closer, an encroaching forest fire threatens the group and tensions escalate when a handsome lifeguard and Leon’s tight-lipped book editor also arrive.
Christian Petzold’s (BARBARA, PHOENIX) acclaimed latest was the winner of the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival.
Details:
103Rated NR
Aspect Ratio - Flat (1.85 : 1)
Distributor - Sideshow & Janus Films
in German with English subtitles
103Rated NR
Aspect Ratio - Flat (1.85 : 1)
Distributor - Sideshow & Janus Films
in German with English subtitles