Community Film Screening - The Cost of Growth

Mon Feb 16 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC+00:00

Leith Depot | Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Ecological Economists
Publisher/HostThe Edinburgh Ecological Economists
Community Film Screening - The Cost of Growth
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Join us for a film screening of The Cost of Growth, exploring who pays for economic growth, how growth is defended and how we move beyond.
About this Event

Community Film Screening - The Cost of Growth

Join us for a community film screening of The Cost of Growth, a documentary by filmakers and climate activists Anuna De Wever and Lena Hartog. The film challenges Europe’s growth story by exposing the extractive systems it relies on and the communities that pay the price.

The film runs for 93 minutes and will be followed by informal discussion on the themes and topics explored.

About the film:

The Cost of Growth explores how endless economic growth and extractivism lead to wealth inequality and environmental damage. The film documents grassroots resistance to extractivism through Italy, Serbia, and Sápmi, connecting these local struggles with broader debates on war, justice, and democracy. By highlighting voices from affected communities and leading thinkers such as Fati N'Zi-Hassane, Vijay Prashad, Greta Thunberg and Jason Hickel, The Cost of Growth explores how communities resist extraction, build solidarities, and expose the violence behind Europe’s economy.

Entry tickets required but free of charge. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Hope to see you there!

Hosted by the Edinburgh Ecological Economists

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Leith Depot, 138-142 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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