Landscape for Fire (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1972, Landscape for Fire is a notable film directed by Anthony McCall, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. For Landscape for Fire, Anthony McCall and members of the British artist collaborative Exit followed McCall’s pre-determined score to torch containers of flammable material across a field. McCall describes it: "Over a three-year period, I did a number of these sculptural performances in landscape. Fire was the medium. The performances were based on a square grid defined by 36 small fires (6 x 6). The pieces, which usually took place at dusk, had a systematic, slowly changing structure." The work brought the grid — a conceptual focus for many artists in the 1970s and after — into a natural landscape, merging it with the vagaries of outdoor space and fire.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Landscape for 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 Landscape for Fire page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Landscape for Fire (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Landscape for Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Landscape for Fire worth watching?
- Landscape for Fire holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Landscape for Fire released?
- Landscape for Fire was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.