Rescue the Fire
Synopsis
Berlin, 1993. Photographer and artist Jürgen Baldiga battles HIV. In the 1990s, the AIDS epidemic is reaching a climax that no one had expected. The infected bodies and their stories disappear from the public eye, as though they'd never existed. Through the death of his friends and subsequently his own, Baldiga becomes a chronicler of his time: "I am taking a picture. I am photographing the world. I exist."
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jasco Viefhues
- Screenplay & Story
- Jasco Viefhues
- Original Title
- Rescue the Fire
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jasco Viefhues
Jasco Viefhues
Department Leadership Roster
Jasco Viefhues
Director
Jasco Viefhues
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue the Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rescue the Fire about?
Berlin, 1993. Photographer and artist Jürgen Baldiga battles HIV. In the 1990s, the AIDS epidemic is reaching a climax that no one had expected. The infected bodies and their stories disappear from the public eye, as though they'd never existed. Through the death of his friends and subsequently his own, Baldiga becomes a chronicler of his time: "I am taking a picture. I am photographing the world. I exist."
Who directed Rescue the Fire?
Rescue the Fire was directed by Jasco Viefhues.
Who stars in Rescue the Fire?
The principal cast of Rescue the Fire includes Not specified.
When was Rescue the Fire released and how long is it?
Rescue the Fire was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.