Fire (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2011, Fire is a comedy and drama film directed by Karen Akerman, running about 23 minutes. “The best class ends with a lesson.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. “There must be a different solution than the one from hell’. Full unadulterated terror (and music). 'The best class always ends with a lesson'. Almost baroque in its ambition and detail, Akerman and Seabra Lopes’ mesmerising short film delves deeply into the hard-wired dread of music lessons. Sewn around Schubert’s steely Opus 1, which is itself based on the no less terrifying legend of Goethe's Erlkönig, their film is a revelation.” International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Who’s in it. Fire stars Joana Craveiro and António Moniz Pereira.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, 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 Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fire (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fire worth watching?
- Fire holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fire?
- Fire stars Joana Craveiro and António Moniz Pereira.
- When was Fire released?
- Fire was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.