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Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

beresfordjd I saw this short film many years (possibly 40!) on TV one Christmas. It impressed me no end and I could never forget it. Orson Welles narration is superb,atmospheric and chilling(no pun intended). The main character ,played by Ian Hogg ,is just right in this part and his desperation is clearly portrayed. The dilemma of having to create fire in order to save one's life is portrayed wonderfully and however warm the viewer is while watching this one can feel the severe cold which the protagonist experiences. It may be only a short film but it feels much longer as the frustration of the situation becomes apparent. It is a hugely cautionary tale which stays with the viewer for a very long time.

Radavis470 I have just seen To Build a Fire minutes ago on U Tube. I agree with Mr. Richman that I shall remember the experience forever. As a young student I read this story and ,like Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, have always been so impressed with the authors ability to create an aura that permeates the story from beginning to end. This film has accomplished creating that same aura of fatalism.The narration of Orsen Wells is indeed ,not surprisingly, impressive. But where the heck are the immense kudos for Ian Hogg who is hardly mentioned in the film or in reviews. He was magnificent. This was a gripping film experience

George Richman Firstly, I cannot believe that this short film has no reviews, and that I am the first to review it. I saw this film many years ago possibly 30 years ago. Despite the time, this film has still left a lasting impression. I would rank it as one of the great short films with An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge and The Red Balloon. Do not waste your time with the newer versions until you have seen this one.Without spoiling anything, this film is about a man traveling by foot in the snow with his dog.Again, I am completely flabbergasted that this film is virtually forgotten on this website. It is a shame. Perhaps someone can upload some artwork from this film to help flesh out its profile.