The lives, marriage, and careers of French volcano scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft are the subject of this documentary co-produced by the USA and Canada.
The film has fascinating biographies of the amazing Kraffts whose apparent callings were to live on the edge of life and to be with each other. And there is amazing footage of their expeditions. These stunning scenes make science exciting when we, the viewers, can actually see what is happening due to great risks by everyone involved to capture the footage. Seeing the footage makes the experience far more exhilarating than reading or hearing about it.
There can be a contrast with emotions felt in the film. The fascination of viewing the volcanic mountains in isolation changes to great concern when seeing the mountains' close proximity to residential areas. This is evident in segments in Columbia, the Philippines, and near Mount St. Helens in Washington state.
The conclusion is touching and emotional. It also would have been more so if spoilers were not revealed at the film's start - spoilers at least for those of us not familiar with the Kraffts. Regardless, "Fire of Love" is a very good film. - dbamateurcritic.
The film has fascinating biographies of the amazing Kraffts whose apparent callings were to live on the edge of life and to be with each other. And there is amazing footage of their expeditions. These stunning scenes make science exciting when we, the viewers, can actually see what is happening due to great risks by everyone involved to capture the footage. Seeing the footage makes the experience far more exhilarating than reading or hearing about it.
There can be a contrast with emotions felt in the film. The fascination of viewing the volcanic mountains in isolation changes to great concern when seeing the mountains' close proximity to residential areas. This is evident in segments in Columbia, the Philippines, and near Mount St. Helens in Washington state.
The conclusion is touching and emotional. It also would have been more so if spoilers were not revealed at the film's start - spoilers at least for those of us not familiar with the Kraffts. Regardless, "Fire of Love" is a very good film. - dbamateurcritic.