Afire

2023 · directed by Christian Petzold

Rating
76/100
Hit
no

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), directed by Christian Petzold, rates 76/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Thomas Schubert
  • Paula Beer
  • Langston Uibel
  • Enno Trebs
  • Matthias Brandt
  • Jennipher Antoni
  • Ralph Barnebeck
  • Esther Esche
  • Mario Fürstenberg
  • Assunta Hamm

Crew

More from Christian Petzold

  1. Phoenix (2014) — 80/100 · hit
  2. Barbara (2012) — 79/100
  3. Transit (2018) — 76/100
  4. Miroirs No. 3 (2025) — 74/100
  5. Jerichow (2008) — 73/100
  6. Yella (2007) — 72/100

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