Katia Krafft
April 17, 1942 · 84 years old
Katia Krafft, born Catherine Marie Joséphine Conrad on April 17, 1942, in the town of Soultz-Haut-Rhin, in Alsace, to Charles and Madeleine Conrad. From her childhood, Katia Krafft showed an assertive character to the point of sometimes being turbulent. Her parents, Charles and Madeleine, respectiv…
Known For
2 titles
Fire of Love
Intrepid scientists and lovers Katia and Maurice Krafft died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of volcanoes by capturing the most explosive imagery ever recorded.
The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
Maurice and Katia Krafft dedicated their lives to exploring the world's volcanoes. Their legacy consists of groundbreaking footage of eruptions and their aftermath, composed in this visual stunning collage.