The Fire (2015)
An Argentine drama about a couple, a small fortune, and 24 hours that change everything between them.
The Fire - Movie Information
- Original Title: El incendio
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Juan Schnitman
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Original Language: Spanish
- Spoken Languages: Spanish
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 28, 2015 (Argentina)
- Production Companies: BD Cine, PASTO
- Production Countries: Argentina
The Fire - Plot
A couple must hold on to $100,000 for 24 hours as they wait to buy a house. As the time ticks by, the true nature of their love unravels.
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The Fire - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Juan Schnitman
Main Cast
- Pilar Gamboa
- Juan Barberini
- Marcelo D'Andrea
- Luciano Suardi
- Martín Tchira
- Roberto Cowal
- Luis Biassotto
- Mariano Sayavedra
- Laura Paredes
- Valeria Correa
Writers
- Agustina Liendo
Producers
- Daniel Burman
- Diego Dubcovsky
- Bárbara Francisco
The Fire - FAQs
What is The Fire about?
The Fire follows Lucía and Marcelo, an Argentine couple entrusted with $100,000 for a single day while they wait to close on a new home. As the hours pass and temptation creeps in, the pressure of the money exposes cracks in their relationship they can no longer ignore.
Does the money destroy Lucía and Marcelo's relationship?
The film doesn't frame it as simple destruction — it's more of a slow revelation. The $100,000 acts like a magnifying glass, bringing long-simmering tensions and unspoken doubts to the surface. Whether the couple survives is left for viewers to interpret from the final moments.
Where can you stream The Fire?
You can watch The Fire on OVID with a subscription or stream it for free on Kanopy. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies, as well as on YouTube for purchase.
What makes The Fire feel so tense and claustrophobic?
Director Juan Schnitman keeps the story tightly confined to a single day, letting the ticking clock and the physical presence of the cash do most of the dramatic heavy lifting. The film's intimacy — mostly two people in close quarters — turns an ordinary apartment into a pressure cooker.
Who are the lead actors in The Fire?
Pilar Gamboa and Juan Barberini carry the film as Lucía and Marcelo. Both are well-regarded figures in Argentine cinema, and their naturalistic chemistry makes the couple's unraveling feel genuinely uncomfortable to watch — in the best possible way.
Is The Fire based on a true story?
No, The Fire is an original work. The screenplay was written by Agustina Liendo, and the story — while grounded in very recognizable domestic realism — is entirely fictional. Its power comes from how universal and believable the couple's situation feels.
How was The Fire received by critics?
The Fire earned warm notices on the international festival circuit, with critics praising its restrained direction and the strength of its two lead performances. Schnitman's debut feature was recognized as a confident, mature piece of Argentine independent cinema.
Who directed and produced The Fire?
Juan Schnitman directed the film from a script by Agustina Liendo. It was produced by Daniel Burman and Diego Dubcovsky — two of Argentina's most prominent independent film producers — alongside Bárbara Francisco, under the BD Cine and PASTO production banners.
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