Project Detail

Fires and Fascism

Name: Fires and Fascism
Director: Peter Knapp
Genre: Climate / Environment, Human Rights, Science
Released: 2025
Duration: 57 min 54 sec

A high overhead shot of house after a wildfire

A high fence border wall with barbed wire and guard tower

Synopsis

FIRES AND FACISM shows the wildfires in Europe are more than just from climate change and mismanagement, but link also with politics, big business, organised crime, and the far right.
The film showcases how communities are engaging in direct action, protest, rewilding, and suppressing the rise of both uncontrollable fires and fascist attitudes.
The aim of the film is to unite communities in an increasingly divided society. It shows some ways to bring people together for a common cause and the positive impact this has. Featured are the experiences and actions of 25 people from Greece, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, and their actions to build community for a safer and more resilient future.

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Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Features
Running time: 57 min 54 sec
Format: Digital
Director: Peter Knapp
Editor: Peter Knapp, Susi Arnott
Director of Photography: Peter Knapp
Composer: Joe Reeves, Jack Titcombe

Genre

Climate / Environment Human Rights Science

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Firespark Films

Peter Knapp

peteknapp1@proton.me

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