Fire at Sea
Fuocoammare
“More than 17,000 people were reported to have died trying to cross the Mediterranean in the last 15 years...”
Synopsis
Capturing life on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a frontline in the European migrant crisis.
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Fire at Sea Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianfranco Rosi
- Screenplay & Story
- Carla Cattani, Gianfranco Rosi
- Original Title
- Fuocoammare
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Stemal Entertainment, 21 Unofilm, ARTE France Cinéma, MiC, Les Films d'Ici, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianfranco Rosi
Carla Cattani, Gianfranco Rosi
Gianfranco Rosi
Jacopo Quadri
Gianfranco Rosi, Donatella Palermo, Paolo Del Brocco
Department Leadership Roster
Gianfranco Rosi
Director
Gianfranco Rosi
Director of Photography
Jacopo Quadri
Editor
Gianfranco Rosi
Producer
Donatella Palermo
Producer
Gianfranco Rosi
Writer
Paolo Del Brocco
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire at Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fire at Sea about?
Capturing life on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a frontline in the European migrant crisis.
Who directed Fire at Sea?
Fire at Sea was directed by Gianfranco Rosi.
Who stars in Fire at Sea?
The principal cast of Fire at Sea includes Samuele Pucillo, Mattias Cucina, Samuele Caruana, Pietro Bartolo, Giuseppe Fragapane.
When was Fire at Sea released and how long is it?
Fire at Sea was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fire at Sea?
Fire at Sea holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).