Przemiany Cinema

8 October, 8:30PM

Directed by Mads Ellesøe, 2020, 53 min.

When in 1988 James Hansen from NASA used the term “greenhouse effect” for the first time, it appeared like a breakthrough was coming, and humanity was going to begin correcting its mistakes from the past. Unfortunately, nothing was done in the following 30 years, due to the people who get paid by oil companies to propagate fake news. The film shows the investigation conducted by the Danish director, revealing who is behind all of this.

9 October, 11AM

Directed by Simon Lamb, David Sington, 2015, 60 min.

Geologist Simon Lamb has spent 3 years, gathering materials for this film. He observed and talked to scientists who work in the Arctic, the Antarctic, the Southern Ocean, New Zealand, Europe, and USA. The final effect is an intimate portrait of the global community of researchers, who are trying to understand the changing climate on our planet, and to present the evidence showing that the growing CO2 concentration in the atmosphere as the main culprit.

9 October, 12:30PM and 4:30PM

Directed by Robert Stone, 2013, 87 min.

The controversial documentary by Robert Stone shows unusual, personal stories of ecologists and energy experts, who underwent a radical change – from fervent opponents to big advocates of nuclear power. The film exposes inner controversies of the ecological movement, showing us the behind-the-scenes of how many influential people have departed. But it also engages in the discussion about the myths which grew around nuclear power.

9 October, 2:30PM and 10 October, 4PM

Directed by Nathan Grossman, 2020, 98 min.

In August 2018, a 15 years old Greta Thunberg began a school strike for climate in front of the Swedish parliament. This was the first step in her transformation from a peaceful student to a world famous activist. The director, fascinated by Greta's honesty and charisma, followed her with a camera from the start, trying to capture the moment of birth of a generational leader. This film presents the effects of his work.

9 October, 8PM and 10 October, 1:30PM

Directed by David Alvarado, Jason Sussberg, 2020, 94 min.

The protagonist of the film is Stewart Brand – the founder of contemporary ecological movement, who famously said “We are as gods and might as well get good at it”. He is now taking fire from his former allies, who believe he went too far. However, Brand will not be easily driven away from his mission, which he believes to be necessary for saving the future of our planet.

10 October, 11AM

Directed by Jonathan L. Ramsey, 2021, 120 min.

The youth's determination in the fight against climate change has inspired the director to make a film about them and their difficult struggle. “Hope dies last” is the effect of his journey through the world of youth climate activism in 6 regions of Poland – Masovia, Silesia, Podlasie, the Lesser Poland, and the Łódź voivodeship.