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

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

8.7/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- Alexander Raye Pimentel
Writers
- Jack London
- Alexander Raye Pimentel
Stars
- David Fichtenmayer
- Brian Rozek

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins total

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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Review

Featured review

10/10

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.