Now (2021)
A documentary that shows how young activists from around the globe such as Felix Finkbeiner (Plant for the Planet), Luisa Neubauer, Greta Thunberg (Fridays for Future) and Vic Barrett (Youth v. Gov) are currently challenging the status quo and pushing for social and political change. The film focuses on these young protagonists, addressing the question of what it feels like and what is at stake when you engage in such a life. Experienced activists, as well as experts in a wide variety of topics, will provide background information and forecasts for future developments.
Director: Jim Rakete
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Marcella Hansch as Self |
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Felix Finkbeiner as Self |
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Zion Lights as Self |
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Nike Mahlhaus as Self |
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Luisa Neubauer as Self |
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Vic Barrett as Self |
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Muhammad Yunus as Self |
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Patti Smith as Self |
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Heiko Maas as Self |
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Dr. Parag Khanna as Self |
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Wim Wenders as Self |
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Antonis Schwarz as Self |
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Franziska Heinisch as Self |
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Dr. Jason Hickel as Self |
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Marc Buckley as Self |
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Greta Thunberg as Self |
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Ban Ki-moon as Self (archive footage) |
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Donald Trump as Self (archive footage) |
| Directing | Jim Rakete | Director |
| Writing | Claudia Rinke | Writer |
| Editing | Kjell Peterson | Editor |
| Sound | Zora Butzke | Sound |
| Sound | Clemens Becker | Sound |
| Sound | Nils Strunk | Music |
| Production | Rainer Kölmel | Producer |
| Camera | Philipp Koepsell | Director of Photography |
| Production | Wasiliki Bleser | Associate Producer |
| Production | Nina Spilger | Supervising Producer |