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Deep Dive: Bigger Than Us (2021)

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Bigger Than Us
Bigger Than Us is a 2021 French documentary directed by Flore Vasseur, featuring Melati Wijsen, an 18-year-old activist from Indonesia. The film follows her quest to connect with six other young activists worldwide, all of whom are addressing various forms of environmental issues, particularly plastic pollution. Through these meetings, the film presents a global perspective on youth activism and the urgency of climate action. The documentary premiered at the 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 10, 2021, as part of the Cinema for the Climate section. It was released in France on September 22, 2021, and later received a César Award nomination for Best Documentary Film in 2022. The film includes a diverse cast of activists from different countries, showcasing their individual stories and collective efforts against environmental degradation.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Melati Wijsen, a young activist from Indonesia.
  • •Follow six global activists tackling environmental issues.
  • •See the film that premiered at Cannes 2021.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on July 10, 2021.
•Bigger Than Us was released in France on September 22, 2021.
•It was nominated for the César Award for Best Documentary Film in 2022.
•AlloCiné gave the film an average rating of 3.3/5 based on 12 reviews.
•The DVD release in France included an interview with director Flore Vasseur.

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Youth activismEnvironmental issuesCannes Film Festival