>1.5°C Pyropolitics and the New World

>1.5°C Pyropolitics and the New World (2026)



>1,5°C Pyropolitics and the New World

7.0 2026 73 min —

Director: Lukas Marxt

This powerful film chronicles the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires through a gripping three-act structure.

More About This Film

Directed by Austrian filmmaker Lukas Marxt, "1.5°C Pyropolitics and the New World" is a documentary study that premiered at the DOK Leipzig film festival. The film examines the catastrophic 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, using this specific event as a lens to explore broader geopolitical shifts and climate realities under the name of the new world order.

The narrative delves into the intersection of environmental disaster and political maneuvering, offering a critical perspective on how such extreme weather events reshape global power dynamics. As a work of pyropolitics, it investigates the role of fire in both natural cycles and human conflict, situating the LA fires within a larger framework of international instability and adaptation.

  • The film had its premiere screening at the prestigious DOK Leipzig festival.
  • Lukas Marxt is an established Austrian director known for his experimental and documentary works.
  • The title references the scientific threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius, highlighting the urgency of climate change discourse.
  • The documentary focuses specifically on the 2025 wildfire season in Los Angeles as its primary case study.

Where to Watch

This film is currently available through limited theatrical releases and select streaming platforms following its festival run.