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Feb 22, 2023 · paula beer. Christian Petzold examines the insecurities of a male author in emotional self-exile in his supple chamber piece, 'Afire.'.
Jul 14, 2023 · As it happens, “Afire” (its original German title is “Roter Himmel” or “Red Sky”) is the second film of a quartet whose theme will be the elements; Petzold’s last film, “ Undine ,” had water as its defining element. The fire in this film spreads through forests on the German island where Leon and Felix have gone on a work retreat.
Feb 22, 2023 · Berlin Review: Christian Petzold’s ‘Roter Himmel’. By Stephanie Bunbury. February 22, 2023 10:30am. 'Rotel Himmel' Berlin Film Festival. A cottage in the woods: isolated, idyllic and ...
- Stephanie Bunbury
Feb 22, 2023 · Reviewed at Berlin Film Festival (Competition), Feb. 22, 2023. Running time: 102 MIN. (Original title: "Roter himmel")
- Guy Lodge
Jul 14, 2023 · Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review Wolfgang G Roter Himmel ist ein Beziehungsdrama von Christian Petzold… Eine Gruppe von Freunden in einem Ferienhaus an der...
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- Thomas Schubert
- Christian Petzold
- Comedy, Drama
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 91% based on 106 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10. On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 based on 28 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
Aug 16, 2023 · As its title suggests, Afire is about a world in flames — the original German title is Roter Himmel (Red Sky) — but before it takes an abrupt eco-nightmare turn, the film is a crisp comedy of...
