"Afire: A Fiery and Funny Review of Christian Petzold's Summery Piece"

"Afire," the latest film from German filmmaker Christian Petzold, follows two 20-somethings, Leon and Felix, as they vacation at a beach house near an ongoing forest fire. The film explores the juxtaposition of youthful innocence and the looming presence of disaster, as the characters grapple with whether to stay or leave. While the movie is initially funny and focuses on the characters' personal struggles, it eventually delves into themes of vulnerability and transformation. The standout scene depicts the characters on the roof, gazing at the distant glow of the approaching inferno, capturing the uncertainty of being young in a world that's on fire.