These bright young activists are the voices of their generation, fighting against extreme poverty, social inequalities and climate change. They are the children who will change the world.
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They never think they are too young, too weak, too isolated to rise up against injustice or violence. On the contrary, thanks to their strength character and courage, they turn the tide, empowering dozens of other children.
Screened as part of NZIFF 2020
Forward: Tomorrow Belongs to Us 2019
Demain est à nous
“Meet seven incredible young activists from around the world with unwavering courage to transform our future. While vying for an international prize for his innovative recycling program, José guides us from his native Peru to introduce pioneering kids from France, Bangladesh, Africa, the US, and beyond, demonstrating that you don’t need all the answers to fix a problem – just a brave first step.” — New York International Children’s Film Festival
“Suppose you were invited to a party along with José Adolfo the Peruvian environmental-minded banker, Arthur the French community organizer for the homeless, Aïssatou the Guinean gender equality advocate, Heena the Indian reporter and teacher, and Peter, Kevin and Jocelyn, three Bolivian child rights campaigners. All of them enjoy international recognition. All of them have created amazing social change in the lives of others and in their communities. Some have won prestigious awards. Surely you would look forward to picking their brains, maybe fish for sympathy about the lamentable state of world affairs, or simply listen to their educated discourse. But what if you arrived and realized that these highly successful movers and shakers were all only between 10 and 15 years old?” — Natja Igney, Riviera Buzz
About the Filmmaker
Gilles de Maistre is a French journalist, director and producer. He has won numerous international awards for his documentary and feature films, including an Emmy Award and the French journalism prize, the Prix Albert-Londres. Selected filmography: Mia and the White Lion (2018), The Quest of Alain Ducasse (2017), Ferocious (2002).