In 200,000 years of existence, man has upset the balance on which the Earth had lived for 4 billion years. Global warming, resource depletion, species extinction: man has endangered his own home. But it is too late to be pessimistic: humanity has barely ten years left to reverse the trend, become aware of its excessive exploitation of the Earth's riches, and change its consumption pattern.
Cinematography
Aerial shots so stunning you'll forget you're being scolded.
Production
Shot in 54 countries — the ultimate travel budget flex.
Director
Yann Arthus-Bertrand
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released globally on YouTube for free on the same day as its theatrical premiere — radical for 2009.
Funded by PPR (now Kering), the luxury conglomerate — corporate greenwashing origin story or genuine attempt? The debate rages.
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