Bigger Than Us (2021)
For six years, Melati, 18, has been fighting the plastic pollution that is ravaging her country, Indonesia. Like her, a generation is rising up to fix the world. Everywhere, teenagers and young adults are fighting for human rights, the climate, freedom of expression, social justice, access to education or food. Dignity. Alone against all odds, sometimes risking their lives and safety, they protect, denounce and care for others. The earth. And they change everything. Melati goes to meet them across the globe. At a time when everything seems to be or has been falling apart, these young people show us how to live. And what it means to be in the world today.
Cast
- Melati Wijsen - Self
- Xiuhtezcatl Martinez - Self
- Rene Silva - Self
- Memory Banda - Self
- Mohamad Al Jounde - Self
- Mary Finn - Self
- Greta Thunberg - Self
Themes
Environmental Activism and Nature Threat, Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life, Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning
Keywords
teenage girl, ecology, woman director, activism, environmental activist, environmental issues, environmental documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bigger Than Us about?
- For six years, Melati, 18, has been fighting the plastic pollution that is ravaging her country, Indonesia. Like her, a generation is rising up to fix the world. Everywhere, teenagers and young adults are fighting for human rights, the climate, freedom of expression, social justice, access to education or food. Dignity. Alone against all odds, sometimes risking their lives and safety, they protect, denounce and care for others. The earth. And they change everything. Melati goes to meet them across the globe. At a time when everything seems to be or has been falling apart, these young people show us how to live. And what it means to be in the world today.
- Who directed Bigger Than Us?
- Bigger Than Us was directed by Flore Vasseur.
- Who stars in Bigger Than Us?
- Bigger Than Us stars Melati Wijsen, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Rene Silva, Memory Banda, Mohamad Al Jounde, Mary Finn.
- How long is Bigger Than Us?
- Bigger Than Us has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Bigger Than Us?
- Bigger Than Us is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bigger Than Us produced?
- Bigger Than Us was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Bigger Than Us?
- The themes of Bigger Than Us include: Environmental Activism and Nature Threat, Plant Kingdom: Hidden Life, Ecological Catastrophes and Nature's Warning.