Islands of Fire
Isole di fuoco
Synopsis
The first light of dawn. The sound of a boat and the screech of birds fill the wide expanse of sea. Black rocks emerge from the water, the “sciara” – the volcanic scoria – of Stromboli, the underwater sulfurous emanations, the layers of reddish rock eroded by the sea. The roar of the volcano can be heard, the flames and the liquid lava are thrown skyward. As nature unleashes itself, the fishermen row toward the shore, the sheep stray and the women return home.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Midnight Sun Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Seta
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio De Seta
- Original Title
- Isole di fuoco
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Reportfilm, Vittorio De Seta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Seta
Vittorio De Seta
Vittorio De Seta
Vittorio De Seta
Omero Borgogni, Vittorio De Seta, Alfredo Marganiello
Department Leadership Roster
Omero Borgogni
Producer
Vittorio De Seta
Producer
Vittorio De Seta
Director
Alfredo Marganiello
Producer
Vittorio De Seta
Writer
Vittorio De Seta
Director of Photography
Vittorio De Seta
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Islands of Fire.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Islands of Fire.
Nature-Documentary
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All Watched Films
Foreign Films
Contemplative Cinema - slow's additions
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Contemplative Cinema - slow's additions
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The Lost World
"Il mondo perduto" collects six documentaries that Vittorio De Seta shot in 1954 in Sicily and four other important short films that he directed between 1958 and 1959 in Sardinia and Calabria.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Islands of Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Islands of Fire about?
The first light of dawn. The sound of a boat and the screech of birds fill the wide expanse of sea. Black rocks emerge from the water, the “sciara” – the volcanic scoria – of Stromboli, the underwater sulfurous emanations, the layers of reddish rock eroded by the sea. The roar of the volcano can be heard, the flames and the liquid lava are thrown skyward. As nature unleashes itself, the fishermen row toward the shore, the sheep stray and the women return home.
Who directed Islands of Fire?
Islands of Fire was directed by Vittorio De Seta.
Who stars in Islands of Fire?
The principal cast of Islands of Fire includes Not specified.
When was Islands of Fire released and how long is it?
Islands of Fire was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 11m.