Conclusion of "Now" cinema tour with Jim Rakete in Munich
All good things come in threes: After Berlin and Hamburg, Jim Rakete and his climate documentary "NOW" were guests at the Munich premiere on the day of the film's release, 26 August. Together with producer Rainer Kölmel and producer Nina Spilger, he presented his committed documentary in person at the Rio Filmpalast. Marcella Hansch was also there as a special guest. She is the founder of the marine protection organisation Everwave and appeared in the film as a protagonist. Shortly before the federal elections, "NOW" is a timely reminder of the need for a green transition and can now be seen in cinemas nationwide.
From left: Munich premiere of "NOW" with presenter Julia Teichmann, producer Nina Spilger, climate activist Marcella Hansch, director Jim Rakete, producer Rainer Kölmel, distributor Stephan Winkler. Photo © Olivier Cabrit
What is the climate documentary "NOW" about?
"If you fail, we will never forgive you!" Angrily, the generation of young climate rebels appeals to the common sense of adults and makes 2019 the year of their protest. The reason: the future of all of us is threatened by global warming. The Paris Climate Agreement of 2015? A hollow phrase, if they have their way! The Swedish schoolgirl Greta Thunberg is rising to become the leading figure of a worldwide movement that is shaking up the general public with civil disobedience, strikes and demos and is rapidly gaining influence. Governments are finally taking notice. Director Jim Rakete asks some of the most prominent faces of the climate rebellion about their motives. He infects us with their tremendous energy and thirst for knowledge. They all have their goals clearly in mind. Because whatever has to happen: it has to happen now!