I Am Greta (2020)

About I Am Greta

"I Am Greta" is a compelling documentary that unfolds the personal journey of young climate crisis activist Greta Thunberg. It's a heart-throbbing revelation of an innocent girl transiting into an influential figure as she rallies against the echelons doling out lip-service to climate change, thus, inspiring an entire generation to wake up from their slumber and take action.

Making / Production

Directed by Nathan Grossman, "I Am Greta" is a Swedish documentary that traverses Greta's one year mobilization against the ongoing climate crisis. Following her closely, from her initiating days of School strike for the climate outside the Swedish Parliament to her ocean-crossing voyage to the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York and beyond, the movie is a brilliant portrayal of Greta’s resilience and indomitable will.

Actors

• Greta Thunberg as Herself - The film is an intimate documentary, the young activist played herself and displayed her unwavering commitment towards the cause she stands for.
• Malena Ernman as Herself - Malena is Greta’s mother who also makes appearances in the film. Going beyond her role as an opera singer, she sensitively portrayed the role of a supportive parent to Greta.
• António Guterres as Himself - As the Secretary-General of the United Nations, he added legitimacy to the cause Greta was fighting for.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie documents Greta's journey across the Atlantic Ocean in the zero-emissions sailing boat called "Malizia II".
• "I Am Greta" is not just about Greta's climate crisis activism but also underlines her fight with Asperger syndrome.

Awards

The movie earned a nomination at the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion for Best Documentary in 2020.

Quotes

• "You are never too small to make a difference." - Greta Thunberg
• "I shouldn't have to be up here, but politicians have not been telling us the truth." - Greta Thunberg

Music, Soundtrack

• The powerful music and soundtrack were composed by Rebekka Karijord and Jon Ekstrand. The duo perfectly added to the soul of the movie, intensifying its impact.