‘Afire’ Review: His Flaws Are Petty, Pathetic and Funny
Christian Petzold’s new film, about a sour young writer and the woman he desires, generates both cruel comedy and heartbreak.
Christian Petzold and a German Connection With His Films
After becoming known for movies distanced from his country’s history, culture and memory, he has drawn from them in some recent works.
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French Documentary ‘On the Adamant’ Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival
Christian Petzold’s “Afire” took the runner-up award at this year’s Berlinale, where geopolitical crises in Europe and Iran loomed large.