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World On Fire
World of Fire unveils the ravaging destruction of Brazil’s ecosystems, driven by a financial system rigged against nature and humanity.
This 3 part mini-series exposes how deliberate fires are devastating ecosystems, harming public health, and exacerbating the global climate crisis.
Director
Roberto Natali
Producer
Tilly Compton
Creative DIrectors
Jorik Dozy & Sil van der Woerd
Credits
Production Company
Studio Birthplace
Film Director & Editor
Roberto Natali
Creative Directors
Jorik Dozy & Sil van der Woerd
Executive Producer
Alea Rahim
Producer
Tilly Compton
Director of Photography
Fernanda Ligabue
Focus Puller & Camera Assistant
Flora Correia
Greenpeace International Team
Davin Hutchins
Bamboo Zardetto
Greenpeace Brazil Team
Cristiane Mazzetti
Gregor Daflon
Rosana Villar
Ana Clis Ferreira
Victor Bravo
Music Composer
Marche Noir
Bad Knife Music
Sound Design and Mix
Marche Noir
Colour Grading Company
Jagakarya Studio
Grade House Director
Ahmad Kamil
Grade House Producer
Busyra Abi P
Colourist
Yehuda Aribowo
Assistant Colourist
M. Zaenal Mutaqin
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Ep 1: Pantanal
The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, is on fire, with ecosystems and communities paying the price. Since 2013, over $201 billion has been given in credit to Brazil’s livestock and soya sectors, often linked to nature destruction.
Amidst the crisis, we follow Paula on her tireless journey to protect endangered species and ecosystems, highlighting the resilience of those on the frontlines to protect their land and livelihoods.
"Witnessing nature’s destruction first-hand was both heartbreaking and eye-opening. The whole crew were incredible in responding to the pressures and dangers that come with such a project, and our audience will receive a true portrayal of what it means to live on the front-line and fight against something so deeply-rooted that it seems impossible to overcome, but where faith is not lost."
Director Roberto Natali
Ep 2: Urban Haze
In Porto Velho, Brazil, a health crisis is unfolding as thick haze from intentional fires in the Amazon suffocates the region. Residents, both in the city and surrounding areas, are struggling to breathe.
This story follows Anderson, a dedicated doctor serving Indigenous communities, as he battles to manage the severe health impacts of the toxic smoke, which is disrupting the body's natural functions.
"Here in our territory, we have a very dry climate which, along with this issue of haze, creates very alarming respiratory problems amongst our population. In every ten children, at least six experience coughing, and that number is still increasing by a lot.. a lot".
Doctor Anderson
Ep 3: Agroecology
Brazil's agricultural support system reveals a troubling inequity: large agribusinesses receive the majority of government resources and assistance, while smallholder farmers receive minimal support. Worsening this imbalance, fires—often ignited by medium and large farms—cause severe damage to the land, climate, and surrounding communities.
In this episode, we meet Mr. Nene, a smallholder farmer who has adopted agroecological practices, demostrating that sustainable food production is possible without degrading the land. It’s time to redirect financial support to those safeguarding the Amazon and other natural areas.
"And so we started this journey, regenerating the soil, a soil that was dead. We started
in this small area, and we noticed that it was working. We now have several plantations here that we are already harvesting. And today we see nature responding. She speaks to me: 'Keep going, you’re on the right path.'"
Mr. Nene
