Afire
Roter Himmel
Synopsis
Self-important author Leon joins his best friend on a summer holiday near the Baltic Sea to complete his novel. When they arrive, they find their house is already occupied by a carefree woman who challenges Leon to open up. Meanwhile, forest wildfires rage around them and impending disaster looms.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 95 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 20, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Petzold
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Petzold
- Original Title
- Roter Himmel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Schramm Film, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Petzold
Christian Petzold
Hans Fromm
Bettina Böhler
Michael Weber, Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Anton Kaiser
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Petzold
Director
Christian Petzold
Writer
Hans Fromm
Director of Photography
Michael Weber
Producer
Florian Koerner von Gustorf
Producer
Anton Kaiser
Producer
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Katharina Ost
Costume Design
Klaus-Dieter Gruber
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afire
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What is Afire about?
Self-important author Leon joins his best friend on a summer holiday near the Baltic Sea to complete his novel. When they arrive, they find their house is already occupied by a carefree woman who challenges Leon to open up. Meanwhile, forest wildfires rage around them and impending disaster looms.
Who directed Afire?
Afire was directed by Christian Petzold.
Who stars in Afire?
The principal cast of Afire includes Thomas Schubert, Paula Beer, Langston Uibel, Enno Trebs, Matthias Brandt.
When was Afire released and how long is it?
Afire was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Afire make at the box office?
Afire grossed $2.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Afire?
Afire holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).