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The Weight of the World

The Weight of the World

2026 · ★ 8.5 · Documentary

Models, calculations, samples: the facts about climate change are on the table, but politicians refuse to acknowledge them. Faced with this dilemma, three scientists decide to leave the laboratory and become activists. Maria, Sebastian, and Nana use their knowledge to maintain integrity between emotion and reason.

Directed by Florian Heinzen-Ziob

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