Fire of Love 2022

 

Fire of Love (2022)

UNKNOWN
In-Theaters, Neon
Movie Reviews91%
PG
2022, Documentary/Biography, 1h 33m
RT Critics’ Score: 100% (UNBIASED)
RT Audience Score: 90%
Awards & Nominations: NA

 

Critics Consensus

Whether as a story of one couple’s quixotic quest or simply a stunning collection of nature footage, Fire of Love burns bright.
 

Audience Consensus

If you’re looking for a movie that’ll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, Fire of Love is the perfect pick. It’s like a romantic adventure that’ll take you on a wild ride through nature’s most beautiful landscapes. The film captures some of the most breathtaking footage of the great outdoors that’ll make you want to pack your bags and go on a camping trip ASAP.

But it’s not just about the scenery, folks. The story of this couple’s journey is so darn charming, you’ll be rooting for them the whole way through. It’s like watching a modern-day Don Quixote and his lady love, chasing after their dreams with all their might. And boy, do they have some obstacles to overcome!

Overall, Fire of Love is a real gem. It’s got heart, humor, and some seriously stunning visuals. So grab some popcorn, cozy up on the couch, and get ready for a wild ride. You won’t regret it!
 
Movie Trailer

Movie Info

Storyline

Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple were seduced by the thrill and danger of this elemental love triangle. They roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and their aftermath, documenting their discoveries in stunning photographs and breathtaking film to share with an increasingly curious public in media appearances and lecture tours. Ultimately, Katia and Maurice would lose their lives during a 1991 volcanic explosion on Japan’s Mount Unzen, but they would leave a legacy that would forever enrich our knowledge of the natural world.

 
Production Company(ies)
Submarine Entertainment
 
Distributor
NEON
 
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
 
Filming Location(s)

 
MPAA / Certificate
PG
 
Year of Release
2022
 

Technical Specs
  • Color:
    Color
  • Sound mix:
    Dolby
  • Aspect ratio:
    1.33 : 1
  • Runtime:
    1h 33m
  • Language(s):
    English, French
  • Country of origin:
    United States, Canada
  • Release date:
    Release Date (Theaters): Jul 6, 2022 Limited

 
Genre(s)
Documentary/Biography
 
Keyword(s)
Fire of Love, documentary, biography, French (Canada), PG, 2022, 1h 33m, directed by Sara Dosa, produced by Shane Boris, Ina Fichman, Sara Dosa, starring Miranda July as narrator, Greg Boustead as executive producer, reviewed by Max Weiss, Pat Brown, Alissa Wilkinson, Randy Myers, Tomris Laffly, Nick Allen, Marilyn Ferdinand, Aaron Neuwirth, Sarah Gorr, Josie Melendez, Zoe Rose Bryant, NEON, volcanology, Katia and Maurice Krafft, volcanic explosion, nature footage, modern volcanology, love, passion, scientists, archival footage, photographs, box office performance, budget, producer names
 

Box Office Details

Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
 
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
 
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,796
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA

 
Movie Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

Miranda JulySara DosaShane BorisIna FichmanGreg Boustead
Miranda July
Sara Dosa
Shane Boris
Ina Fichman
Greg Boustead
Narrator
Director
Producer
Producer
Producer
Miranda July – Narrator
Sara Dosa – Director, Producer
Shane Boris – Producer
Ina Fichman – Producer
Greg Boustead – Executive Producer

 

Sara DosaNAShane BorisIna FichmanSara Dosa
Sara Dosa
NA
Shane Boris
Ina Fichman
Sara Dosa
Director
Writer
Producer
Producer
Producer

Director(s)
Sara Dosa
 
Writer(s)
NA
 
Producer(s)
Shane Boris, Ina Fichman, Sara Dosa

 
Movie Reviews & Awards
Film Festivals
Sundance, South by Southwest
 
Awards & Nominations
NA
 
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
 

Top Reviews
Max WeissPat BrownAlissa WilkinsonRandy MyersTomris Laffly
Max Weiss
Pat Brown
Alissa Wilkinson
Randy Myers
Tomris Laffly
Baltimore Magazine
Slant Magazine
Vox
San Jose Mercury News
Harper’s Bazaar
FIRE OF LOVE All Critics (67) | Top Critics (17) | Fresh (67) Directed with care, curiosity, and insight by Sara Dosa.  June 6, 2022 | Rating: 4/4  Max Weiss Baltimore Magazine TOP CRITIC The film oscllates between the playfully on the nose and the existentially profound with the confidence of a volcano chaser surfing on a river of lava.  April 8, 2022 | Rating: 3/4  Pat Brown Slant Magazine TOP CRITIC Their passion for volcanoes, and the way they thought it might translate into helping mankind, helps us see who they really were, and the result, built largely from archival footage, is breathtaking.  February 23, 2022  Alissa Wilkinson Vox TOP CRITIC It is a love poem to these brave scientists as well as the natural wonders of the world we need to protect.  February 3, 2022  Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News TOP CRITIC With its quirky New Wave-adjacent cadences, Sara Dosa’s sizzling Fire of Love proves that no one can narrate a fiery romance better than Miranda July’s airily ethereal voice.  February 2, 2022  Tomris Laffly Harper’s Bazaar TOP CRITIC This has to be one of the most heartwarming movies about scientists ever made, especially as it always honors the red-hot nature in their shared passion.  February 1, 2022  Nick Allen RogerEbert.com TOP CRITIC Katia and Maurice Krafft lived most fully on the lips of the volcanoes that finally gave them the kiss of death.  July 2, 2022  Marilyn Ferdinand AWFJ Women on Film The fact that the two preeminent volcanologists happen to be a loving couple only adds to this unique assemblage of materials.  July 1, 2022 | Rating: 8/10  Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment Fire of Love uses Dosa’s exquisite prose, the Kraffts’ own footage, and Miranda July’s narration to bring their love to life on screen.   July 1, 2022  Sarah Gorr The Spool FIRE OF LOVE essentially forces the viewer to look deeper, beyond volcanology, and simply admire the equal parts simplistic and complex process of the natural world. It captures how life can come and go as swiftly as a North Wind.  June 30, 2022 | Rating: 10/10  Josie Melendez Film Posers Podcast You’ve never seen volcano footage quite like this – and you’re unlikely to see it anywhere else. The spectacle is undoubtedly stupefying but it’s the captivating chemistry between Katia and Maurice that will keep you riveted until the credits roll.  June 30, 2022 | Rating: 7/10  Zoe Rose Bryant Next Best Picture A fascinating watch, not only due to its unrivalled archival footage which the doomed lovers (…) accumulated in their many years of cutting edge vulcanology – but because this is a film about the enduring unknowability of the origins of a passion.  June 29, 2022 | Rating: 5/5  Milana Vujkov Lola On Film…

 
Movie Plot & More
Plot
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple were seduced by the thrill and danger of this elemental love triangle. They roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and their aftermath, documenting their discoveries in stunning photographs and breathtaking film to share with an increasingly curious public in media appearances and lecture tours. Ultimately, Katia and Maurice would lose their lives during a 1991 volcanic explosion on Japan’s Mount Unzen, but they would leave a legacy that would forever enrich our knowledge of the natural world.
 
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Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels does not provide any information about goofs for the film Fire of Love (2022) in this section. However, Miranda July provides the voiceover narration for the film.
 
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