Only the Fire (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 1

Released in 2013, Only the Fire is a notable film directed by Christophe Pellet, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of June in Paris: Mireille accompanies his friend Thomas, a solitary and restless being, during a walk to Père Lachaise. Thomas is very agitated, worried. He confides to Mireille that he wishes to be cremated in the event of death. In September: after a period of holidays, Mireille returns at her home. She and his friends do not any more manage to contact Thomas. After investigation, Mireille learns that Thomas died in August, only. As he has no family his body was interred in the square of the needy of the new cemetery of Thiais. Mireille wants to honor the last wills of his friend, but the law is strict: to dig up the body and cremate it, the services of the city hall have to have the signature of a member of Thomas's family. Mireille learns that Thomas had a younger brother, Melchior. But But the young man, marginalized, abandoned for years by his older brother, refuses to sign the licence to dig up.
Who’s in it. Only the Fire stars Mireille Perrier as Mireille, Stanislas Nordey, Françoise Lebrun as Françoise and Lucas Prisor as Lucas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Only the Fire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only the Fire page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only the Fire (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Only the Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Only the Fire worth watching?
- Only the Fire holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Only the Fire?
- Only the Fire stars Mireille Perrier, Stanislas Nordey, Françoise Lebrun, Lucas Prisor and Adrien Dantou.
- When was Only the Fire released?
- Only the Fire was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.