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Time to Act! 2022
Filmstill Rebellion
Rebellion
Maia Kenworthy, Elena Sánchez Bellot
A thrilling and yet complex examination of “Extinction Rebellion” that doesn’t gloss over the group’s internal controversies about political strategies.
Filmstill Rebellion

Rebellion

Rebellion
Maia Kenworthy, Elena Sánchez Bellot
Time to Act! 2022
Documentary Film
UK
2021
82 minutes
English
Subtitles: 
English

“Extinction Rebellion” (XR), known for creative civil disobedience, blockades and performances, want to put pressure on politics to finally adopt effective measures against the climate crisis. The greater the attention, the greater the effect, that’s their hope. But will this equation work? And how can such a heterogenous movement take joint decisions? “Rebellion” follows the development of the first XR group in Great Britain from up close, showing both euphoric moments and heated debates. After all, the issue is whether change is possible without questioning power structures – in society, but also within their own ranks.

Luc-Carolin Ziemann

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Director
Maia Kenworthy, Elena Sánchez Bellot
Cinematographer
Amy Newstead, Maia Kenworthy, Elena Sánchez Bellot, Tom Swindell
Editor
Michael Nollet
Producer
Kat Mansoor
Sound
Rick Blything, Nikky French, Oscar Crawford
Score
Wayne Roberts