Dear Future Children (2021) · Documentary

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Three young activists from Hong Kong, Uganda, and Chile confront powerful opponents while advocating for democracy, climate justice, and social equality.

“Democracy. Climate. Justice.”

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Dear Future Children

2021• 89 min15

7.6/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

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Three young activists from Hong Kong, Uganda, and Chile confront powerful opponents while advocating for democracy, climate justice, and social equality.

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Franz Böhmdirector

Connor O'Haradirector

Andreas Köstlerdirector

Nico Gerspacherwriter

Jennie Scottcast

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Rayen stands among protesters in Santiago, Chile, demanding action against social inequality. In Hong Kong, Pepper joins crowds rallying for democracy against the administration of Carrie Lam. Hilda participates in local Fridays for Future demonstrations in Uganda, advocating for climate justice. The film captures their experiences during significant events, including the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen. Directed by Franz Böhm, Dear Future Children premiered on January 18, 2021, at the Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival.

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The Guardian

This dynamic documentary from 22-year-old director Franz Böhm captures the struggle for justice by three young women in Hong Kong, Chile and Uganda.

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November 19, 2021

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Meet young activists from Hong Kong, Uganda, and Chile.
See protests against social inequality in Chile.
Follow local Fridays for Future actions in Uganda.

Did You Know

The film premiered on January 18, 2021, at the Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival.
The film was financed mainly through a crowdfunding campaign.
The average age of the film's production team was only 21 years.
Dear Future Children won the Audience Award at the 2021 Hot Docs Documentary Festival.

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Youth activismClimate justiceSocial inequality

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When did Dear Future Children premiere?

Dear Future Children premiered on 18 January 2021 at the 42nd Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival.

What awards did Dear Future Children win?

Dear Future Children received the Audience Award at the 2021 Hot Docs Documentary Festival and the 2022 German Documentary Film Award in the category Best Documentary Film.

Who directed Dear Future Children?

Dear Future Children was directed by Franz Böhm.

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Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

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CPH:DOX

2021 • Official selection

Docs Against Gravity Film Festival

2021 • Official selection

Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival

2021 • Official selection

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