I wasn't familiar with the story of the Kraffts, volcanists who were married to each other and died together pursuing their dream. It is the sort of perfect romantic true story that is compelling and moving. Dora uses their own footage of their work as well as interviews with them to tell the story of their meeting, building their careers together, and their tragic end.
We spend a bit of time learning about volcanos but this is really a love story, a story of two people and how their love for each other was tied essentially to their love of volcanos and vice versa. For example we spend time watching gorgeous footage (from the Kraffts themselves) of volcanic activity set to French love songs. It is a surprisingly beautiful artistic choice. The film is about our our passions shape us, how our love of our pursuits can mean as much as our loves for each other. It is a love letter to that idea.
And the film used, shot mostly by the subjects themselves, is compelling and gorgeous. It isn't hard to see what sparked their love for their work. So when the movie reaches its peak and we see footage from the day of their deaths, the film becomes so beautifully poignant. It is about living our best lives.
Fire of Love
Director: Sara Dosa
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