Bigger Than Us

Sep 22 2021 N/A NA
Documentary

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.

Plot

The film tells the journey of Melati Wijsen, who decides to go around the globe to meet her peers, young activists just like her, who already have managed to have a huge impact in their fields thanks to their convictions and determination. Melati can feel that the clock is ticking and that change is too slow. She wants, she needs to understand what is preventing change. To join forces. And to come up with her new plan.

Written by

Flore Vasseur, Melati Wijsen

Directed by

Flore Vasseur

Cast

Greta Thunberg, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Rene Silva

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Elzévir Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Trailers
BIGGER THAN US by Flore Vasseur (2021) - Official Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
192
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA