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Catching Fire (2019): Cast & Plot

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Catching Fire is a 2019 short film directed by Michaël Blin, starring Brune Lacoste, Enzo Bedouet and Amaury Dallois. It runs 26 minutes.

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Catching Fire (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
26 min
Director
Michaël Blin
Original language
French
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The story

What Is Catching Fire About?

The premise of Catching Fire without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a secluded village, a group of young people navigate a challenging existence. The tight-knit community includes Hannah, Thomas, Jonathan, and the volatile Lou, whose anger manifests in a destructive power. As they face hardship and uncertainty, the raw beauty of nature intertwines with their lives, reflecting the intensity of their experiences and the struggles they endure together.

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Cast & crew

Catching Fire Cast

Brune Lacoste leads the cast, with Enzo Bedouet and Amaury Dallois. Directed by Michaël Blin; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Catching Fire Plot Summary

What happens in Catching Fire from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Six months after winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have returned home to District 12, the poorest sector of Panem. The mood is tense as President Snow arrives to remind Katniss that her televised acts of defiance have sparked unrest across the districts. He warns that she must convince the country that her actions were driven by love for Peeta, or else her loved ones, including Gale Hawthorne, will pay the price. Katniss tells her mentor, Haymitch Abernathy, about Snow’s threat, but she keeps the danger a secret from Peeta.

Full summary

The whole story of Catching Fire, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Catching Fire?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who proposes to Katniss during a televised interview in the Capitol?

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FAQ

Catching Fire FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Catching Fire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Catching Fire?

Catching Fire runs 26 minutes.

When was Catching Fire released?

Catching Fire was released on February 10, 2019.

Who directed Catching Fire?

Catching Fire was directed by Michaël Blin.

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Who is in the cast of Catching Fire?

Catching Fire stars Brune Lacoste, Enzo Bedouet and Amaury Dallois, among 5 credited actors.

Does Catching Fire have a post-credit scene?

No. Catching Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Catching Fire in?

The original language of Catching Fire is French.

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