The System
The System is a compelling documentary about people who refuse to accept the status quo. As climate crises, economic inequality, and political instability are felt around the world, we follow three passionate idealists who are each trying to make a difference in their own way: Henk Ovink, international water diplomat in New York; Pippi van Ommen, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion in Amsterdam; and Berlin-based climate activist and anti-fascist Tadzio Müller. Time and again, their actions and diplomatic efforts come to nothing. New insights are becoming increasingly necessary. After all, isn't it primarily about rediscovering what is truly valuable?
Award-winning director Joris Postema (Stop Filming Us) offers no simple answers in The System, but shows that change is possible—precisely through doubt, collaboration, and imagination. With an enchanting soundtrack by Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo, the film takes you on a quest for hope in a world in transition. Because to change the system, we need each other.
- Direction
- Joris Postema
- Duration
- 89 min
- RELEASE
- Thu 11 Sep
- Year
- 2025
- Country
- The Netherlands
- Language
- Dutch, English
- Subtitles
- Dutch, English