AFIRE (EUFF VIETNAM 2025)
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AFIRE
Germany — 103’ — 2023
Director & Writer: Christian Petzold
Cast: Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer, Langston Uibel
Music: Wallners
Genre: Drama
Age rating: T13
20:00 — 29.11.2025 — National Cinema Centre, 87 Lang Ha, Hanoi
20:00 — 04.12.2025 — CineStar Cinema, 135 Hai Ba Trung, HCMC
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Leon, a writer trying to finish his novel, goes on summer vacation with his best friend Felix at a house by the Baltic Sea. There, they meet Nadja and Devid who are entangled. As the surrounding dry forests begin to burn, the emotions of each individual also stir up — love, and jealousy alike.
‘[The] cinematography beautifully captures slithers of light peeking through lush foliage around the cottage, painting a languid, Rohmerian picture of a sensual summer, though this postcard-perfect image is sure to be corrupted by the surrounding forest fires encroaching upon the area.’ (Little White Lies)
— Silver Bear — Jury Prize; Golden Bear Nominee for Best Film (Berlin International Film Festival 2023, Germany)
— Best International Film (São Paulo International Film Festival 2023, Brazil)
— Awards for Best Film & Best Screenplay; Nominees for Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Editing (German Film Critics Association Awards 2024)
— European Actor Nominee (European Film Awards 2023)
— Best Film Nominee (San Sebastián International Film Festival 2023, Spain)
Still images: © Christian Schulz, Schramm Film
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