A collection of stories about and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. Through these stories full of love and happiness, as well as hatred and violence, it brings us face to face with the Other, making us reflect on our lives. From stories of everyday experiences to accounts of the most unbelievable lives, these poignant encounters share a rare sincerity and underline who we are – our darker side, but also what is most noble in us, and what is universal. Our Earth is shown at its most sublime through never-before-seen aerial images accompanied by soaring music, resulting in an ode to the beauty of the world, providing a moment to draw breath and for introspection. This film is a politically engaged work which allows us to embrace the human condition and to reflect on the meaning of our existence.
Cinematography
Aerial photography that'll ruin normal nature docs for you
Direction
Yann Arthus-Bertrand's invisible hand—just humans, unfiltered
Score
Armand Amar's music doing emotional heavy lifting
Director
Yann Arthus-Bertrand
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Yann Arthus-Bertrand interviewed 2,000 people across 60 countries but only used 110 stories—everyone spoke for free because they believed in the project.
Released at 2015 COP21 climate summit, the film's aerial destruction footage was deliberately timed to shame world leaders while they watched.
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