
To Build a Fire
2016, English. Directed by Fx Goby.
To celebrate Jack London's 100th death anniversary, director Fx Goby adapted his famous novel, "To Build a Fire", tragic tale of a trapper and his dog in the freezing Yukon, into an animated short film.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 14 October 2016
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Jack London, Fx Goby
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What To Build a Fire is based on
To Build a Fire is adapted from a novel.
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To Build a Fire runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
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To Build a Fire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 October 2016. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like To Build a Fire?
If you liked To Build a Fire, try The Little Matchgirl, Strings, The Breadwinner.
Who directed To Build a Fire?
To Build a Fire (2016) was directed by Fx Goby and stars Tony Fish.
What is To Build a Fire based on?
To Build a Fire is adapted from a novel.