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Afire

NR20231h 43mChristian Petzold
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 82

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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.

DramaRomanceComedy
FriendshipGermanyPhotographerLiteratureBisexualityClimate ChangeNorthern GermanyCottageWriterSummer

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What is Afire (2023) 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 stars in Afire?

Afire stars Thomas Schubert (Leon), Paula Beer (Nadja), Langston Uibel (Felix), Enno Trebs (Devid), Matthias Brandt (Helmut). The film was directed by Christian Petzold.

How long is Afire?

Afire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023. It is rated NR.

Is Afire worth watching?

Afire holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, Romance, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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