Everything’s gonna be FIRE

A man who seems to have everything—a successful career, a loving family, and financial stability—finds himself increasingly dissatisfied. He grapples with existential questions and seeks meaning in unexpected places, leading him on a journey of self-discovery. The film explores themes of desire, societal expectations, and the search for fulfillment.

Alain Guiraudie's "Everything's gonna be FIRE" received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its quirky humor and thought-provoking themes, while some found its pacing and narrative somewhat disjointed. Audiences were generally intrigued by its unconventional approach to modern anxieties.

• Praised for its distinctive directorial voice and blend of the absurd with the mundane.

• Appreciated for its exploration of contemporary malaise and the search for meaning.

• Some critics found the film's narrative structure and character motivations occasionally elusive.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an interesting and somewhat quirky exploration of modern life, with many appreciating its unique style and philosophical undertones, though a segment found it a bit too eccentric.

Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival.

Director Alain Guiraudie deliberately chose to set the film in a somewhat generic, nondescript urban environment to emphasize the universal nature of the protagonist's anxieties.