Movie
Afire
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.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Afire
Cast
Thomas SchubertLeon
Paula BeerNadja
Langston UibelFelix
Enno TrebsDevid
Matthias BrandtHelmut
Jennipher AntoniMrs. Roland, Cashier
Esther EscheMrs. König, Hotel ManagerCredits
- Directed by
- Christian Petzold
- Written by
- Christian Petzold
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- German
- Original title
- Roter Himmel
- Box office
- $2.1M
Production
- Schramm FilmGermany
ZDFGermany
ARTEGermany
