Islands of Fire

Islands of Fire

Directed by Vittorio De Seta

Produced by Reportfilm, Vittorio De Seta

195511 min6.8 / 10

A lyrical documentary capturing the raw power and danger of volcanic nature against the resilience of human and animal life on Stromboli's shores.

The first light of dawn. The sound of a boat and the screech of birds fill the wide expanse of sea. Black rocks emerge from the water, the “sciara” – the volcanic scoria – of Stromboli, the underwater sulfurous emanations, the layers of reddish rock eroded by the sea. The roar of the volcano can be heard, the flames and the liquid lava are thrown skyward. As nature unleashes itself, the fishermen row toward the shore, the sheep stray and the women return home.

Questions people ask

  • Does Islands of Fire end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Islands of Fire easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Islands of Fire violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Islands of Fire scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Islands of Fire sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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74/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise68

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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