The Fires

About The Fires

Top volcanologist Anna Arnardóttir faces two disasters at once: a volcanic eruption that threatens the safety of the capital city and a love affair that could destroy her marriage.

The Fires is a 2025 thriller film directed by Ugla Hauksdóttir. Released in September 2025, it runs 105 minutes.

The film is filed under love affair, volcano, troubled marriage, and volcanology.

Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttir takes the lead as Anna Arnardóttir, Pilou Asbæk as Thomas, Joi Johannsson as Kristinn, and Steinunn Kaldal Jakobsdóttir as Salka. The screenplay is by Markus Englmair and Ugla Hauksdóttir.

Dante's Peak, Volcano, and Encounters at the End of the World make useful companions to The Fires.