Wildfires and fascism on film

I went to see the film Fires and Fascism.

- Graham Wroe, Sheffield

Producer Dr Peter Knapp has made a remarkable documentary exposing the links between wildfires, corporations, organised crime and fascism.It showcases how communities are engaging in direct action, protest, rewilding, and combating the uncontrollable fires and the far right.

The film portrays the experiences of people across Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal, ranging from scientists, teachers, artists, gardeners, engineers, winemakers and authors.

A wildfire devastated the Evros region of Greece in 2023, burning down almost 1,000 square kilometres of forest. The largest wildfire recorded in Europe took two weeks to extinguish.