Sweden's Greta Thunberg and her fellow climate activists balance hope and despair
Helena Molin's documentary 'Strejkarna' highlights the journey of teenagers who initiated the Fridays for Future movement. Despite their global influence and recognition, many activists feel their calls for climate action have gone unheeded. The film captures a mix of hope and despair as these young leaders reflect on their experiences and the lack of meaningful change.
- ▪The documentary 'Strejkarna' premiered in Swedish theaters on May 15, 2026.
- ▪The film follows a group of teenagers who started the Fridays for Future movement in 2018.
- ▪Activist Ell Jarl expressed feelings of betrayal, stating that their message was often ignored.
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LETTER FROM MALMÖ Helena Molin's documentary 'Strejkarna' ('As We Burn') premiered in Swedish theaters on May 15, 2026. How can one not feel a deep sense of betrayal? For 90 minutes, the documentary Strejkarna (As We Burn), which opened in Sweden on May 15, retraces the journey of a dozen teenagers who launched the Fridays for Future movement in 2018. Aged 15 to 17 at the time, they inspired millions of young people around the world to demand action on the climate emergency. Political leaders invited them to speak before national parliaments. They received applause and a mountain of awards. Greta Thunberg became a global icon. But their call ultimately went unanswered. Ell Jarl, now 24, with pink hair, attended an advance screening in Malmö at the end of April with director Helena Molin.
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