Drama
France,Luxembourg,Spain
Fire Will Come is a Spanish drama film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019. Directed by Oliver Laxe, the movie tells the story of Amador Coro, a convicted arsonist who returns to his rural hometown in Galicia after serving time in prison.
Amador's homecoming is not a happy one as he finds that the villagers still harbor resentment and suspicion towards him for his crime. However, he tries to pick up the pieces of his life and gets a job taking care of his mother's three cows. Life goes on like this for a while, but things take a drastic turn when a devastating forest fire erupts in the region.
The villagers quickly blame Amador for the fire, and his mother is forced to defend him against the accusations. The film follows the story of a man who is trying to redeem himself in the eyes of the community, but is haunted by his past. Amador is a complex character, and the story is a slow-burn that explores his inner turmoil and the rural life in Galicia.
The movie was praised for its stunning cinematography, which captures the rugged beauty of the Galician landscape. The film also sheds light on the tensions between rural communities and the government over the management of forest fires. Fire Will Come is a poignant and engaging drama that explores themes of identity, loss, and redemption.
