Wissenswertes

Christian Petzold binged the films of Éric Rohmer while developing this project.

The film is a second part of trilogy dedicated to the elements, started with 'Undine'. 'Afire' is about fire, whereas 'Undine' is about water. Felix's portfolio dedicated to 'water' is a nod to the previous film

Petzold's third collaboration with Paula Beer.

The movie's original title, "Roter Himmel", is actually 'Red Sky' in English.

Petzold's seventh film to have its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.