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Sundance: Sara Dosa’s “Fire of Love” Lands at National Geographic Documentary Films Following Bidding War

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Sundance 2022 is heating up. National Geographic Documentary Films came out the victor of a “fierce bidding war” for “Fire of Love,” a deal Variety describes as “the first big pact” out of the fest so far.

Narrated by Miranda July, the doc tells the “unexpected love story of two intrepid French scientists, Katia and Maurice Krafft, who died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: seeking to understand the mystery of volcanoes by capturing the most spectacular imagery ever recorded,” per director Sara Dosa in an interview with us. She explained, “The two shot hundreds of hours of footage and thousands of photographs, risking their lives to get as close to the thrill of the fire as humanly possible. ‘Fire of Love’ playfully interprets the Kraffts’ story and images they left behind, resulting in an archival collage adventure through themes of love, time, the implacable unknown, and the meaning of human existence amid the vastness of our planet’s most awesome force.”

The “The Seer & The Unseen” helmer recalled being “stunned” when she first saw the pair’s footage. “The imagery was not just spectacular, but was captured at such close range — dangerously close. They were willing and able to risk their lives to learn about the power of volcanoes. And, the more I learned about them, the more I became fascinated by their unique relationship, their humor, their philosophy, and their passion for the planet,” she shared.

Variety writes that “Netflix, Amazon, Sony Pictures Classics, Paramount, and several other players were in the hunt for the film at various points. Financial terms of the deal, which was for worldwide rights, were not publicly disclosed but it is in the mid seven-figure range, according to knowledgeable insiders.”

“Fire of Love” is slated for theatrical release this year.

“We are absolutely honored to begin our journey with National Geographic Documentary Films,” said Dosa. “They champion cinematic storytelling about the wonders and power of the natural world, so there is truly no better fit for our ode to love and volcanoes. We are thrilled to take this next step with them to bring the awe-inspiring story of the Kraffts to audiences worldwide.”

Due to COVID-19, Sundance will be again virtualized this year. It began January 20th, and will continue through January 30th.

Source: Women And Hollywood

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