Afire (2023)
Original title: Roter Himmel
Afire is a 2023 German-language drama movie directed by Christian Petzold, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer and Langston Uibel.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Afire released?
Afire was released on 20 April 2023.
How long is Afire?
Afire runs 1h 43m.
Who made Afire?
Afire was directed by Christian Petzold.
Where can I watch Afire?
Afire is available on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Afire
Stream: Criterion Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Thomas Schubert as Leon
- Paula Beer as Nadja
- Langston Uibel as Felix
- Enno Trebs as Devid
- Matthias Brandt as Helmut
- Jennipher Antoni as Mrs. Roland, Cashier
- Ralph Barnebeck as Police Officer
- Esther Esche as Mrs. König, Hotel Manager
- Mario Fürstenberg as Male Nurse
- Assunta Hamm as Nurse
- Markus Schweiger as Pathologist
- Sven Tarnowski as Police Officer