Dir:
Jim Rakete
Now
From Greta Thunberg to the Extinction Rebellion, for the young environmentalist, activism is both the means and end in the struggle for the climate of the future. Director Jim Rakete captures the meteoric rise of Greta Thunberg from environmentalist to global icon while giving focus to the extraordinary movement being fostered by the new voices of reason and responsibility, often in contrast with political headwinds and corporate greed.
Awards & Recognition
Now, directed by Jim Rakete, was showcased at numerous film festivals. Key screenings included its world premiere at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen, Thessaloniki Documentary Festival in Greece, and Millennium Docs Against Gravity in Poland. In 2021, the film was featured at Atlàntida Film Fest Mallorca in Spain, Human Vision Film Festival in Austria, and the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monaco, where it received the Golden Nymph Award's "Prince Rainier III Special Prize." The film was also part of curated programs at the Beat Film Festival in Moscow
The film features young environmentalists, including Greta Thunberg, Luisa Neubauer, and Marcella Hansch.
Greta Thunberg is famous for her initiative "Fridays for Future" which sparked the worldwide movement, inspiring millions of students to protest for the environment.
