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Build a Fire

  • 2011
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
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David Fichtenmayer in Build a Fire (2011)
2011 | NR | 20 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery (Cast) | David Fichtenmayer, Brian Rozek (Synopsis) | A look at the tragic tale of Tom Vincent who decides to travel alone through the unrelenting and unforgiving environment of sub-freezing temperatures. |  https://youtu.be/HwKeLGYusB0  https://vimeo.com/31772008 
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This adaptation of To Build a Fire (1969) by Jack London, is a modern look at the tragic tale of Tom Vincent who decides to travel alone through the unrelenting and unforgiving environment o... Read allThis adaptation of To Build a Fire (1969) by Jack London, is a modern look at the tragic tale of Tom Vincent who decides to travel alone through the unrelenting and unforgiving environment of sub-freezing temperatures.This adaptation of To Build a Fire (1969) by Jack London, is a modern look at the tragic tale of Tom Vincent who decides to travel alone through the unrelenting and unforgiving environment of sub-freezing temperatures.

  • Director
    • Alexander Raye Pimentel
  • Writers
    • Jack London
    • Alexander Raye Pimentel
  • Stars
    • David Fichtenmayer
    • Brian Rozek
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    43
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    • Director
      • Alexander Raye Pimentel
    • Writers
      • Jack London
      • Alexander Raye Pimentel
    • Stars
      • David Fichtenmayer
      • Brian Rozek
    • 1User review
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    David Fichtenmayer
    • Tom Vincent
    Brian Rozek
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    • Director
      • Alexander Raye Pimentel
    • Writers
      • Jack London
      • Alexander Raye Pimentel
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    Classic Short Film

    To Build a Fire is not only a staple in American Literature, but also, this is a milestone in Pimentel's Career. Winning two Film Festivals for 'Best Dramatic Short,' this film has set the tone & pace for all his Directorial installments in Cinema.

    By mixing Jack London's reach into the depths of mankind along with the minimalist & neorealist approach of Alexander's filmmaking, 'Build a Fire,' stands as a 20min experience of tragedy, turmoil and the universal struggle of man vs. nature.

    Tom Vincent is a famous role played by David Fichtenmayer and the influence of this Short Film is most prevalent in The Directive 2019. (My favorite Film from this Director)

    This should be picked up by The Criterion Collection.

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    • Trivia
      Build a Fire (2011) won a 'New York International Independent Film & Video Festival' and a 'Mundos Digitales' Award for Best Dramatic Short in 2011.
    • Goofs
      Only one vehicle's license plate is covered with tape, while the others are not.
    • Quotes

      Brian: No man should travel alone this time of the year.

      Tom Vincent: All a man has to do is keep his head. I'll be alright. Thank you for your concern.

      Brian: Alright well it was nice meeting you, Tom. And good luck.

      Tom Vincent: Same to you, Brian.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits for Build a Fire (2011) include a Character who has the same name as the Actor portraying him.
    • Alternate versions
      Build a Fire (2011) has been Remastered once and is currently the streaming version.
    • Connections
      References Construire un feu (1930)
    • Soundtracks
      Despertar
      Written by Andrea Dulbecco and Luca Gusella

      Performed by Aisha Duo

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Watertown, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Future of Film Productions
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      • $4,000 (estimated)
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      • 20m
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