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Fire at Sea 2016

On the Italian island of Lampedusa, a young boy named Samuele experiences the everyday joys of childhood while a dramatic refugee crisis unfolds nearby. Desperate people arrive on the island, fleeing conflict and instability in Africa and attempting to reach Europe in dangerous, makeshift boats. The film interweaves Samuele's life with the efforts of rescuers and aid workers, highlighting the island's role as a focal point for both hope and immense suffering as people seek safety and a new beginning.

On the Italian island of Lampedusa, a young boy named Samuele experiences the everyday joys of childhood while a dramatic refugee crisis unfolds nearby. Desperate people arrive on the island, fleeing conflict and instability in Africa and attempting to reach Europe in dangerous, makeshift boats. The film interweaves Samuele's life with the efforts of rescuers and aid workers, highlighting the island's role as a focal point for both hope and immense suffering as people seek safety and a new beginning.

Does Fire at Sea have end credit scenes?

No!

Fire at Sea does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Fire at Sea

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Metacritic

87

Metascore

7.0

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

95%

TOMATOMETER

review

66%

User Score

IMDb

6.7 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

67

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Fire at Sea

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89th Academy Awards 2017

Nomination

Documentary (Feature)

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Fire at Sea Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Documentary

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