What happens when emotions mirror the elements? Christian Petzold’s new film “Afire” explores the associations between nature’s powerful force and humanity’s deepest emotional layers.
It follows a writer who —along with his friend — is paired with two people during an increasingly destructive wildfire. What they discover among the group proves to be as powerful as the forces outside of their control.
The Playlist’s Savina Petkova described the film as an “uncompromising work of a master not only on conceptual and stylistic levels but also in terms of his emotional politics.” READ MORE: Summer 2023 Movie Preview: 52 Must-See Films To Watch Writer and director Petzold builds on a fascination with the elements.
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