Topic: Volcanoes

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Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Katia Krafft · Maurice Krafft

Synopsis The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft (2022) delves into the captivating world of volcanology through the lens of two dedicated scientists, Katia and Maurice Krafft. Werner Herzog crafts a profound narrative by tapping into their personal...

7.4

119 votes

7.4

119 votes

La soufrière

1977 · Documentary · 30 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Werner Herzog

Synopsis La soufrière (1977) is, as Herzog describes, a documentary chronicling an impending disaster that ultimately did not occur. In 1977, Herzog discovered that the volcano La Soufrière on the small Caribbean island of Guadeloupe was on the verge of eruption,...

7.3

586 votes

7.3

586 votes

Fire of Love

2022 · Documentary · 93 min. · United States

Direction Sara Dosa

Synopsis Fire of Love (2022) delves into the extraordinary lives of Katia and Maurice Krafft, a French couple whose passions were intertwined with the raw power of volcanoes. Over the course of two decades, this adventurous duo was captivated by the...

7.3

2K votes

7.3

2K votes

Into the Inferno

2016 · Documentary · 104 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Werner Herzog · Clive Oppenheimer · Tim D. White · Adam Bobette

Synopsis Into the Inferno (2016) embarks on a thrilling journey to investigate the world's most active and formidable volcanoes. This documentary delves into the fiery depths of these natural wonders, offering a unique perspective on the raw power and beauty of...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Journey to the Center of the Earth

1959 · Movie · 127 min. · United States

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Pat Boone · James Mason · Diane Baker · Arlene Dahl

Synopsis Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) follows the daring adventure of Professor Lindenbrook and his courageous team as they embark on a perilous voyage to the heart of the Earth. Their journey begins with a descent into a...

6.6

4K votes

6.6

4K votes

An Inhabited Volcano

2023 · Documentary · 66 min. · Spain

Direction Jose Víctor Fuentes · David Pantaleón

Synopsis An Inhabited Volcano (2023) follows a group of filmmakers who had long dreamed of capturing the awe-inspiring sight of a volcanic eruption from their residence in La Palma, Canary Islands. Unbeknownst to them, the eruption began a mere two kilometers...

6.4

45 votes

6.4

45 votes

The Devil at Four O'Clock

1961 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Spencer Tracy · Frank Sinatra · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Kerwin Mathews

Synopsis The Devil at Four O'Clock (1961) unfolds as a volcanic eruption threatens a children's hospital in the South Pacific. In response, an unlikely quartet—comprising three convicts and a priest—embarks on a daring mission to evacuate the patients and staff. This...

6.4

947 votes

6.4

947 votes

The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

2022 · Documentary · 98 min. · United States

Direction Rory Kennedy

Synopsis The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022) delves deeply into the catastrophic Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019, where 22 lives were tragically lost. This gripping documentary vividly portrays a day when everyday individuals were compelled to perform extraordinary...

6.3

641 votes

6.3

641 votes

The Last Days of Pompeii

1935 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Ernest B. Schoedsack

Cast Preston Foster · Alan Hale · Basil Rathbone · John Wood

Synopsis The Last Days of Pompeii (1935) presents a gripping tale of destruction and despair as the infamous Mt. Vesuvius unleashes its fury, engulfing the decadent city in a catastrophic eruption. This pioneering disaster film showcases remarkable volcanic effects, capturing the...

6.2

597 votes

6.2

597 votes

The Last Days of Pompeii (TV Miniseries)

1984 · Series · 245 min. · Italy

Direction Peter Hunt

Cast Ned Beatty · Brian Blessed · Ernest Borgnine · Nicholas Clay

Synopsis The Last Days of Pompeii (TV Miniseries) (1984) immerses viewers in the opulent world of Pompeii, a lavish coastal retreat near Naples that catered to the elite of imperial Rome. The narrative unfolds primarily in the years leading up to...

6.2

154 votes

6.2

154 votes

Direction Paul Nelson · Jamie Simpson

Cast Bettany Hughes · Raksha Dave · John Sergeant

Synopsis Pompeii's Final Hours: New Evidence (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a captivating three-part series that delves into the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Led by historian Bettany Hughes, archaeologist Raksha Dave, and journalist John Sergeant, the documentary presents newly discovered evidence...

6.1

29 votes

6.1

29 votes

La Palma: el último volcán

2022 · Documentary · 55 min. · Spain

6.0

40 votes

6.0

40 votes

Burning Mountains That Spew Flame (S)

2016 · Documentary · 14 min. · Spain

Direction Samuel M. Delgado · Helena Girón

Cast Silvia Navaro · Francisco Pérez

Synopsis Burning Mountains That Spew Flame (S) (2016) delves into the mysterious allure of a volcanic island, where the obsidian landscape conceals an intricate network of subterranean caverns. The documentary transports viewers to a realm that transcends temporal and geographical boundaries,...

5.7

41 votes

5.7

41 votes

Death of Nintendo

2020 · Movie · 99 min. · Philippines

Direction Raya Martin

Cast Noel Comia Jr. · Kim Oquendo · John Vincent Servilla · Jiggerfelip Sementilla

Synopsis Death of Nintendo (2020) follows the journey of a young boy navigating the complexities of adolescence amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous period. The narrative unfolds as he and his friends face the harsh realities of life during the power...

5.6

86 votes

5.6

86 votes

Antes de la erupción (S)

2021 · Movie · 10 min. · Spain

Direction Roberto Pérez Toledo

Cast Jorge Alcocer · Pablo Capuz · Edgar Córcoles · Javier OrÁn

Synopsis Antes de la erupción (S) (2021) delves into the unpredictable nature of volcanic activity, exploring how volcanoes typically provide various warnings before an eruption, though these signs can sometimes be subtle and easily missed. The narrative follows the story of...

5.6

110 votes

5.6

110 votes

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

2018 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction J.A. Bayona

Cast Chris Pratt · Bryce Dallas Howard · James Cromwell · Rafe Spall

Synopsis Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) follows a catastrophic volcanic eruption that imperils the dinosaurs inhabiting Isla Nublar. The island, once home to a thriving animal theme park, has been a sanctuary for these prehistoric creatures for years. Claire Dearing, the...

5.6

27K votes

5.6

27K votes

Krakatoa: The Last Days (TV)

2005 · Documentary · 87 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Sam Miller

Cast Rupert Penry-Jones · Olivia Williams · Ramon Tikaram · Kevin McMonagle

Synopsis Krakatoa: The Last Days (TV) (2005) delves into the catastrophic events of August 26, 1883, when the small volcanic island of Krakatoa exploded, triggering a sequence of horrifying tsunamis and resulting in one of history's most devastating natural disasters. Within...

5.4

74 votes

5.4

74 votes

Krakatoa, East of Java

1969 · Movie · 131 min. · United States

Direction Bernard L. Kowalski

Cast Maximilian Schell · Diane Baker · Brian Keith · Barbara Werle

Synopsis Krakatoa, East of Java (1969) unfolds in the Dutch East Indies during the late 19th century, where Captain Hanson of the "Batavia Queen" is on the brink of a significant salvage mission. His companion, Laura, holds the secret to the...

5.4

465 votes

5.4

465 votes