The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
Synopsis
Filmmaker Werner Herzog combs through the film archives of volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft to create a film that celebrates their legacy.
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The Fire Within: Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 17, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog
- Original Score
- Ernst Reijseger
- Original Title
- The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Brian Leith Productions, Bonne Pioche, Titan Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Ernst Reijseger
Henning Brümmer
Marco Capalbo
Mandy Leith, Peter Lown, Cedric Magnin, Julien Dumont, Alexandre Soullier
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Director
Mandy Leith
Producer
Peter Lown
Producer
Marco Capalbo
Editor
Cedric Magnin
Producer
Werner Herzog
Writer
Julien Dumont
Producer
Alexandre Soullier
Producer
Jess Winteringham
Producer
Henning Brümmer
Director of Photography
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12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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What is The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft about?
Filmmaker Werner Herzog combs through the film archives of volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft to create a film that celebrates their legacy.
Who directed The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft?
The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft?
The principal cast of The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft includes Werner Herzog, Maurice Krafft, Katia Krafft.
When was The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft released and how long is it?
The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft was composed by Ernst Reijseger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft?
The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).