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Fire of Love (2022 film)

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Fire of Love
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySara Dosa
Written by
  • Sara Dosa
  • Shane Boris
  • Erin Casper
  • Jocelyne Chaput
Produced by
Narrated byMiranda July
Edited by
  • Erin Casper
  • Jocelyne Chaput
Music byNicolas Godin
Production
companies
  • Sandbox Films
  • Intuitive Pictures
  • Cottage M
Distributed by
Release dates
  • January 20, 2022 (2022-01-20) (Sundance)
  • July 6, 2022 (2022-07-06) (United States)
Running time
93 minutes[1]
Countries
  • United States
  • Canada
Languages
  • English
  • French
Box office$1.8 million[2][3]

Fire of Love is a 2022 independent[4] documentary film about the lives and careers of volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft.[5] Directed, written, and produced by Sara Dosa, the film had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2022, where it won the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award. It was released on July 6, 2022, by National Geographic Documentary Films and Neon. It received acclaim from critics, and was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.[6][7]

Synopsis

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The film tells the story of French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft, a daring couple bound by their love for each other and their shared obsession with volcanoes. Through rare archival footage and a poetic French New Wave-inspired narrative, the film chronicles their two-decade journey of capturing the Earth’s most explosive phenomena, standing perilously close to fiery eruptions in their quest for scientific discovery and breathtaking imagery. As their passion pushes the boundaries of safety, the documentary explores the philosophical and emotional depths of their commitment to understanding the planet’s volatile beauty, culminating in their tragic final expedition to Mount Unzen in 1991,[8] where their lives are claimed by the force they so deeply revered.[9][10]

Production

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In March 2021, it was announced Sara Dosa would direct a documentary film revolving around Katia and Maurice Krafft.[10] In January 2022, it was announced Miranda July would serve as the narrator.[11]

Release

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The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2022 where it won the Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award in the U.S. Documentary category.[12] Shortly after, National Geographic Documentary Films acquired distribution rights to the film, winning a bidding war against Netflix, Amazon Studios, Sony Pictures Classics, IFC Films, Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures.[13][14] It also screened at South by Southwest on March 11, 2022.[15][16] In April 2022, it was announced Neon would co-distribute the film.[17] The film was released on SVOD to Disney+ on November 11, 2022.[18]

Reception

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Box office

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In the United States and Canada, the film earned $22,416 from three theaters in its opening weekend.[19]

Critical response

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On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 98% based on 173 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Whether as a story of one couple's quixotic quest or simply a stunning collection of nature footage, Fire of Love burns bright."[20] On Metacritic, the film holds a weighted average score of 82 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[21]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Sundance Film Festival January 30, 2022 Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: U.S. Documentary Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput Won [22]
Sydney Film Festival 19 June 2022 Sydney Film Prize Fire of Love Nominated [23]
Miskolc International Film Festival September 17, 2022 CineDocs Prize Nominated [24]
Zurich Film Festival October 2, 2022 Science Film Award Nominated [25]
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards November 13, 2022 Best Documentary Feature Nominated [26]
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Best Archival Documentary Won
Best Science/Nature Documentary Nominated
Best Director Sara Dosa Nominated
Best Narration Shane Boris, Erin Casper, Jocelyne Chaput, Sara Dosa, Miranda July Nominated
Best Score Nicolas Godin Nominated
Best Editing Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput Nominated
Los Angeles Film Critics Association December 11, 2022 Best Documentary/Non-Fiction Film Fire of Love Runner-up [28]
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association December 12, 2022 Best Documentary Nominated [29]
Chicago Film Critics Association December 14, 2022 Best Documentary Film Won [30]
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association December 18, 2022 Best Documentary Film Nominated [31]
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association December 19, 2022 Best Documentary Film 3rd place [32]
Florida Film Critics Circle December 22, 2022 Best Documentary Film Nominated [33]
Alliance of Women Film Journalists January 5, 2023 Best Documentary Nominated [34]
San Diego Film Critics Society January 6, 2023 Best Documentary Runner-up [35]
Toronto Film Critics Association January 8, 2023 Best Documentary Film Runner-up [36]
San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle January 9, 2023 Best Documentary Feature Nominated [37]
Austin Film Critics Association January 10, 2023 Best Documentary Nominated [38]
Cinema Eye Honors January 12, 2023 Outstanding Non-Fiction Feature Sara Dosa, Shane Boris and Ina Fichman Nominated [39]
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Outstanding Direction Sara Dosa Nominated
Outstanding Editing Erin Casper and Jocelyne Chaput Won
Outstanding Original Score Nicolas Godin Won
Outstanding Sound Design Patrice LeBlanc and Gavin Fernandes Nominated
Outstanding Visual Design Lucy Munger, Kara Blake and Rui Ting Ji Won
Audience Choice Prize Fire of Love Nominated
The Unforgettables Katia and Maurice Krafft Won
Georgia Film Critics Association January 13, 2023 Best Documentary Film Fire of Love Won [41]
Seattle Film Critics Society January 17, 2023 Best Documentary Feature Won [42]
Online Film Critics Society January 23, 2023 Best Documentary Won [43]
London Film Critics' Circle February 5, 2023 Documentary of the Year Nominated [44]
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Satellite Awards February 11, 2023 Best Motion Picture – Documentary Won [46]
Vancouver Film Critics Circle February 13, 2023 Best Documentary Nominated [47]
Houston Film Critics Society February 18, 2023 Best Documentary Feature Nominated [48]
Directors Guild of America Awards February 18, 2023 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentaries Sara Dosa Won [49]
British Academy Film Awards February 19, 2023 Best Documentary Sara Dosa, Shane Boris, Ina Fichman Nominated [50]
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Hollywood Critics Association Awards February 24, 2023 Best Documentary Film Fire of Love Nominated [52]
Producers Guild of America Awards February 25, 2023 Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures Sara Dosa, Shane Boris, and Ina Fichman Nominated [53]
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Academy Awards March 12, 2023 Best Documentary Feature Sara Dosa, Shane Boris and Ina Fichman Nominated [55]
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Peabody Awards 2023 Arts Fire of Love Won [57]
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Feature film adaptation

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In March 2023, Searchlight Pictures announced a feature film adaptation with Hunting Lane Films, Submarine Deluxe and Sandbox Films set to produce.[60]

See also

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References

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