The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
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The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft (2022)

Tous publics (FR) | UK, Switzerland, USA, France | English | 84 min | 2022-09
Directed by: Werner Herzog
7.8

Maurice and Katia Krafft devoted their lives to exploring volcanoes, leaving behind groundbreaking footage of eruptions and their aftermath, beautifully compiled in a visually stunning collage.

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Marriage story 0
Humanity shines 0
Facing death 0
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Compared to Fire of Love, this movie is definitely more cinematic. Werner Herzog’s only misstep was letting National Geographic tell this story first.

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This movie is a big blow to the National Geographic version. If there’s any modern filmmaker who could be considered a kindred spirit to the Kraffts, it’s Werner Herzog. That’s why the director handles the existing footage so effortlessly. This ability doesn’t just come from the director’s skill but also from a deep connection with the people in the documentary—knowing when to stay silent and when to express love.

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