Next Time the Fire

1993·Movie
1h 18min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and absurdist humor

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor5

World

The mind, family, and society

  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

The study of semantics has convinced Amedio that things only have relative validity, and that everything is changeable. So it seems, because while on an Italian holiday with his family, he conceives the idea that his aging wife should assume the role of his mother, and his daughter, who has an infant son, should assume the role of his wife and lover. His real mother, an elderly invalid, dies just as this conceit begins to take form, and, inexplicably, the women placidly go along with this odd notion for a time, but eventually return to their former roles.
Arthouse DramaPsychological ExplorationDisturbing ThemesFamily DysfunctionExistentialismSlow BurnUnconventional RelationshipsEuropean CinemaSexual Subversion

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Next Time the Fire worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Next Time the Fire rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Next Time the Fire?

1 h 18 min

Next Time the Fire runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is Next Time the Fire in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in France, Italy, Switzerland.

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