Directed by:
Weston RazooliScreenplay:
Weston RazooliCinematography:
Jake L. MitchellCast:
Lio Tipton, Charles Halford, Weston Razooli, Danielle Hoetmer, Sohrab Mirmont, Lonzo Liggins, Colleen Baum, Phoebe Ferro, Charlie Stover, Lorelei Olivia MotePlots(1)
In the rolling hills of Wyoming, three mischievous children are tasked with collecting a blueberry pie from their local store. However, what begins as a simple errand soon evolves into an odyssey across the American West, as the intrepid trio faces poachers, witches, huntsmen, and fairies, who all seek to challenge them on their quest. Will the bonds of friendship prove strong enough to guide them home? A fantastical tale billed as "the coolest debut from Cannes", this unique neo-fairytale, beautifully shot on 16mm, is an unforgettable concoction of Romanticism, British folklore, and the western genre that celebrates the power of imagination. (Icon Home Entertainment)
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A likable children’s adventure in 1980s garb, with fairy-tale music and shot in magical 16 mm. A hunt for eggs for mom’s cake, paintball gear, a conflict with a wanted gang led by a malicious sectarian, the beautiful scenery of the western American mountains. The acting is slightly dull (particularly the cowboy from the gang) as if it was part of the director’s game with the children’s naïve perception of reality. Weston Razooli loves movies, understands children and is fond of recalling his own childhood. Riddle of Fire is his love letter to all of that, with absolutely GREAT use of music from Cannibal Holocaust in the epilogue, thanks to which I was brought to tears. [Sitges Film Festival]
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