Fire of Love

“truly truly beautiful documentary on two French volcanologists who fell in love & went on some crazzyyyy dangerous expeditions because they loved volcanos so much they couldn't help it (hellll no)”

“The only thing they love more than each other…is volcanoes. Some of the craziest footage I’ve ever seen. Lava looks so cool I just wanna touch it sooooo bad. Amazing music throughout, tons of Air songs :)”

“I genuinely printed out this poster and hauled it to Mexico so I could frame it and hang it in my apartment. That’s how much I love this film. Sara is an amazing director…”

“About a French couple who loved each other as much as they loved volcanoes. Some of the most beautiful archival footage in existence. Come for the love story, stay for the retro volcanologist suits. Currently streaming on NatGeo/Hulu.”

“This documentary is wondrous and batty (in content) and absolutely arresting in terms of visuals — so much so that I still use it as a reference point, years later. The filmmaker also lives in Berkeley; shout-out to Berkeley.”

“This is one of the most beautiful documentaries I’ve ever seen. Can we stop destroying the planet and get back to trying to understand it’s many mysteries please? And I’m sorry, but did Wes Anderson copy this French couple’s film-making style? 100% yes.”

“Have not stopped thinking about volcanos, Katia and Maurice, our beautiful crazy world since I watched this. So special, good to watch with kids around too!”

“Just watched this documentary! It is art. From the red beanie to the soundtrack, everything works together to create magnificent imagery. I didn't know lava could be so beautiful.”

“this documentary … must watch! i have recommended it to so many people over the years. the footage is incredible & also their tragic romance… & volcanoes!!!”

“Sooo worth it if you can find it on the big screen — or a good reason to invest in a projector.”

“SO good.”

“Awe-inspiring!!!”

“Hot 🥵 and makes me want to touch lava Narrated by Miranda July”

“I loved this film. It documents Maurice and Katia Kraft who are the most badass scientists and have the ultimate love story. They had a shared passion for volcanoes that led them to visit, study, and document many of the world's most explosive behemoths. Do yourself a favour and watch ♥️.”

“Volcanos, French language, and Miranda July back and forth forever”

“This is some of the most beautiful film and photography taken amongst the most dangerous places on earth by two beautiful people. I cried more than I should've and my wife asked me why.Part of it was the quarter half gummy I took, but the reality is I would've cried regardless. Analog film requires you to be selective on your shot. You have to account for lighting and line up your subject. That selective-ness to me means purposeful-ness. Having the ability to take photos on our phones willy-nilly has eroded the romantic component of photography. When I take a photo of my wife with my FT-QL or my Widelux its not because I should take a photo to show others. Its because I like the way she looks. She looks immaculate while scarfing down a bagel with a respectable amount of creamcheese. I purposefully choice to take that photo mid-bite, I had to wait a week before the lab completed the development and only then does my photo reveal to me the image I saw. An iphone can't do that. Alright, the real answer it I overly romanticize analog photography but its kinda my thing. Whether it was him filming his wife walking across what had to have been a different planet or her taking photographs of her husband admiring a locale each of them made a cognizant choice to make that their shot.”

“Beautiful archival footage, a love story, great narration”

“A fantastic doco indeed - stunning visuals, beautiful soundtrack, and a genuinely moving story.”

“This photo was my phone background for years, and I still put it up sometimes. I love this movie so much! Every minute is perfect but some of the shots are excruciatingly good.”

“French. Woozy lava. Lovesick scientists. Danger. Perfect Valentine’s Day watch.”

“Best movie ever.”

“This documentary was so beautiful, in all senses of the word.”

“Two scientists fall in love over their shared passion of volcanoes. It's an amazing documentary with beautifully stunning visuals.”