Katia and Maurice Krafft are a couple with a common passion: lava and active volcanoes. The pair met in Alsace, studying together for years before pursuing careers in geochemistry (Katia) and geology (Maurice). Now married, they dedicate their lives to unravelling the mysteries of the earth and our place above it: “We got into volcanology because we were disappointed with humanity,” says Maurice. “And since a volcano is greater than man, we felt this is what we needed. Something beyond human understanding.”

Fire of Love documents the Kraffts as they travel the world, paddling through lakes of acid and venturing into areas of unstable volcanic activity with awe-inspiring results. Narrated in the soft voice of Miranda July, Sara Dosa’s film incorporates astonishing archival footage shot by Katia and Maurice themselves to tell an epic story of love and obsession, dedication and passion, and that sacred fire burning inside of us all. -SO

“Despite Fire of Love’s awe-inspiring images of fire spewing and spattering from the mouths of volcanoes—and then oozing and pulsating downward like a blazing snake—what endures after this film ends are the beaming faces of Katia and Maurice Krafft.” -Vanessa Zimmer of the Sundance Institute

This screening is connected to a special Industry event with editor Jocelyne Chaput. For more information, click here.

Please note: This film will not be available to stream online until after its theatrical screening. It will be available to stream starting May 7 at 8:00pm PST.