Afire | Christian Petzold - Blu-ray Forum

Cremildo · 10-14-2020, 03:06 PM

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After completing his “Love in the Times of Oppressive Systems” thematic trilogy with Barbara, Phoenix, and Transit, Christian Petzold is embarking on a new trio of films inspired by German myths and the elements. The first, the water-inspired tale Undine, finds him reteaming with his Transit stars Paula Beer and Franz Rogowski. Ahead of tonight’s 58th New York Film Festival premiere, Petzold participated in a Q&A with Dennis Lim where German master revealed new details on the forthcoming second film in the trilogy.

“I’m now writing on fire. The Red Sky is the name of the next movie, but I will realize the movie when the pandemic is gone, not before,” revealed the director, who was stricken by COVID-19 earlier this year. “It’s also something to do with love and kissing and homosexual love too. I want to see bodies, and so on. I can’t do it with masks and so I want to do it for real.” [+]

Cremildo · 06-01-2021, 09:47 PM

"[...] a story about young people summering by the Baltic Sea. A forest fire rages. Paula Beer will star."

Cremildo · 02-13-2023, 01:51 PM

jacobsever · 02-13-2023, 04:13 PM

Dang this guy is busy. Excited for this.

Loved Phoenix
Was lukewarm on Transit
Liked Undine a lot

Cremildo · 02-27-2023, 07:19 PM

Cremildo · 03-01-2023, 04:19 PM

Acquired by Sideshow and Janus Films in North America.

Cremildo · 06-20-2023, 02:42 PM

FragnitoM · 08-19-2023, 11:36 AM

frustrated that this doesn’t seem to have any plans to show theatrically near me in the dc metro area. I even asked AFI and they said they said they would not be showing it.

I’m guessing this will premiere in the channel in a couple months?

Aunt Peg · 08-19-2023, 02:01 PM

I'm generally not a big fan of Christian Petzold. I admire his style though I find most of his films rather remote and difficult to engage with.

Afire on the other hand seduced me and sucked me right in. Petzold's best film to date IMO.

nicwood · 11-08-2023, 02:29 PM

Afire / Roter Himmel will be released tomorrow on BD in Germany by Piffl Medien, the label that releases all of Petzold’s films and not much else. I was worried about the BD as a) it wasn’t initially planned (DVD only), b) the product photos on Amazon indicated that that this is a burned, MOD disc as there’s no official Blu-ray Disc logo anywhere and finally c) the sound was listed as Dolby Digital 5.1, which as we know is DVD level.

I’m pleased to report that ALL concerns are a thing of the past. This is a properly pressed BD (BD-25), sound is actually DTS-HD 5.1 and there are English subtitles on the disc! This is great news for international buyers. It’s a Region B disc but I believe the top menu trick on Panasonic player works. (A German-language booklet is included as well).

Finally, the encoding is surprisingly good. Petzold and his DP employed a fake grain layer over the digital images and that renders exceptionally well. The detail level will certainly be better than the inevitable Criterion / Janus release due to their filtering. If you’re a fan of the film, don’t hesitate. Can’t wait for the film!

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06-01-2021, 09:47 PM	#2
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	"[...] a story about young people summering by the Baltic Sea. A forest fire rages. Paula Beer will star."

02-13-2023, 04:13 PM	#4
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	Dang this guy is busy. Excited for this. Loved Phoenix Was lukewarm on Transit Liked Undine a lot

03-01-2023, 04:19 PM	#6
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	Acquired by Sideshow and Janus Films in North America.

08-19-2023, 11:36 AM	#8
FragnitoM Power Member Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Washington, DC 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:3	frustrated that this doesn’t seem to have any plans to show theatrically near me in the dc metro area. I even asked AFI and they said they said they would not be showing it. I’m guessing this will premiere in the channel in a couple months?

08-19-2023, 02:01 PM	#9
Aunt Peg Blu-ray Count Member since:May 2013 Location:Sydney 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:4849 DVD collection:517	I'm generally not a big fan of Christian Petzold. I admire his style though I find most of his films rather remote and difficult to engage with. Afire on the other hand seduced me and sucked me right in. Petzold's best film to date IMO.

11-08-2023, 02:29 PM	#10
nicwood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2018 Location:Germany Trading Score:2	Afire / Roter Himmel will be released tomorrow on BD in Germany by Piffl Medien, the label that releases all of Petzold’s films and not much else. I was worried about the BD as a) it wasn’t initially planned (DVD only), b) the product photos on Amazon indicated that that this is a burned, MOD disc as there’s no official Blu-ray Disc logo anywhere and finally c) the sound was listed as Dolby Digital 5.1, which as we know is DVD level. I’m pleased to report that ALL concerns are a thing of the past. This is a properly pressed BD (BD-25), sound is actually DTS-HD 5.1 and there are English subtitles on the disc! This is great news for international buyers. It’s a Region B disc but I believe the top menu trick on Panasonic player works. (A German-language booklet is included as well). Finally, the encoding is surprisingly good. Petzold and his DP employed a fake grain layer over the digital images and that renders exceptionally well. The detail level will certainly be better than the inevitable Criterion / Janus release due to their filtering. If you’re a fan of the film, don’t hesitate. Can’t wait for the film!

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