---
title: "Heat Wave"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heat-wave-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1182898
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 14
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Heat Wave (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/heat-wave-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Heat Wave is a film first released in 2023. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Horror. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A family vacation turns deadly as a sudden heat surge endangers them."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric tension in a brief 14‑minute runtime
- Effective blend of horror and surreal fantasy
- Strong visual mood despite short length

### Caveats & Content Note
- Very short, limiting character development
- Ambiguous narrative may leave some viewers unsatisfied
- Tone & Suitability: Intense and unsettling horror content; not suitable for young children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, drama, fantasy, claustrophobic, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/heat-wave-2023#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Isaac Berrocal

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Carles Moreu** as *Cadre*
- **Charo Gabella** as *Elvira*
- **Chiti Abraira** as *Rosario*
- **Alex Mola** as *Alex*
- **José Varela** as *Juillet*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs for approximately 14 minutes.

### Q: What genres does it belong to?
It is classified as drama, fantasy, and horror.

### Q: When was it released?
It was released on September 30, 2023, in France.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
A couple, their children, and parents spend a summer in a remote rented house where rising temperatures lead to a terrifying accident.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for all ages?
The intense horror elements make it unsuitable for younger viewers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heat Wave — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1182898)
- [Heat Wave! (1974) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/29878-heat-wave/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*