Ablaze

A grounded, emotionally charged portrait of a marriage strained by conviction, watching private love buckle under public anger.

Directed by

Thomas Kruithof

Genres

Drama

Starring

Virginie Efira, Arieh Worthalter, Mama Prassinos

Overview

Karine and Jimmy are a close-knit couple, still deeply in love after twenty years together and two children. She works in a factory; he is a truck driver striving to grow his small business. When the Yellow Vests movement emerges, Karine is swept up by the power of the collective, the anger, and the hope for change. But as her commitment intensifies, the couple’s balance begins to falter.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, politics, family, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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