Fire (1996)
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Critic Consensus: Fire takes a slow-burning approach to its exploration of illicit love, trading overwhelming heat for a seductive warmth that lingers.
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Movie Info
Cast
as Radha
as Sita
as Ashok
as Jatin
as Mundu
as Julie
as Biji
as Young Radha
as Young Radha's Mother
as Young Radha's Father
as Swamiji
as Oily Man in Video Shop
as Girl in Video Shop
as Milkman on Bicycle
as Guide at Taj Mahal
as Julie's Father
as Julie's Brother
as Goddess Sita
as God Ram
as `Ramayan' Troupe Member
as `Ramayan' Troupe Member
as `Ramayan' Troupe Member
as `Ramayan' Troupe Member
as `Ramayan' Troupe Member
as Boy in Video Shop
Critic Reviews for Fire
All Critics (25) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (22) | Rotten (3) | DVD (1)
Strong ensemble playing riffs nicely off [writer and director Deepa] Mehta's taboo- bucking script.
One of the most powerful achievements of Fire is to represent a form of desire which is not an escape, but a political challenge.
Speaks tellingly about individual freedom for women versus social expectations and arranged marriages.
Mehta's direction of her unusually intimate film is delicate. The acting is notably good, especially from Azmi.
The film has a seductive resonance.
The pieces don't all work perfectly, but the whole is gently affecting.
Audience Reviews for Fire
The ultimate Mehta for me was the end of the trilogy Water but this was a fine start. Parallels to the later Jihad for Love as lesbianism takes hld in a traditional environment.
Super Reviewer
Tried over and over, but could not get into this film.
Super Reviewer
This is a favorite of mine. I love the plot and admire the characters for their bravery. This film is definitely a remarkable insight into the lives of two beautiful women. A great film!
Super Reviewer
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