Salt and Fire
“Sometimes redemption is out of reach”
Synopsis
A scientist blames the head of a large company for an ecological disaster in South America. But when a volcano begins to show signs of erupting, they must unite to avoid a disaster.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-04
Top Cast
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Veronica Ferres
Laura Sommerfeld
Michael Shannon
Matt Riley
Gael García Bernal
Dr. Fabio Cavani
Volker Michalowski
Dr. Arnold Meier
Lawrence Krauss
Aristidis / Krauss
Anita Briem
Flight Attendant
Danner Ignacio Márquez Arancibia
Huascar
Gabriel Márquez Arancibia
Atahualpa
Lilly Krug
Passenger
Werner Herzog
Man with One Story (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 7, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 24, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog, Tom Bissell
- Original Score
- Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- Salt and Fire
- Country of Origin
- Bolivia, France, Germany, Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Benaroya Pictures, Skellig Rock, Construction Film, Canana, International Film Trust, The Fyzz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog, Tom Bissell
Ernst Reijseger
Peter Zeitlinger
Joe Bini
Nina Maag, Werner Herzog, Michael Benaroya, Pablo Cruz, Fabian Glubrecht
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Werner Herzog
Writer
Nina Maag
Producer
Werner Herzog
Producer
Michael Benaroya
Producer
Pablo Cruz
Producer
Veronica Ferres
Producer
Ernst Reijseger
Original Music Composer
Peter Zeitlinger
Director of Photography
Joe Bini
Editor
Ulrich Bergfelder
Production Design
Esther Walz
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salt and Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salt and Fire about?
A scientist blames the head of a large company for an ecological disaster in South America. But when a volcano begins to show signs of erupting, they must unite to avoid a disaster.
Who directed Salt and Fire?
Salt and Fire was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Salt and Fire?
The principal cast of Salt and Fire includes Veronica Ferres, Michael Shannon, Gael García Bernal, Volker Michalowski, Lawrence Krauss.
When was Salt and Fire released and how long is it?
Salt and Fire was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Salt and Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salt and Fire was composed by Ernst Reijseger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salt and Fire?
Salt and Fire holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).