Film review: One Day on Earth

Posted on 26 April 2012

On 22 April, Earth Day,  I was privileged enough to attend the global screening of One Day On Earth at the Labia Theatre in Cape Town. One Day on Earth creates a vivid picture of humanity by recording a 24-hour period throughout every country in the world.

The footage for One Day on Earth was simultaneously filmed in every country around the world on October 10, 2010 (10.10.10). There was a total of over 3000 hours of footage shot by thousands of contributors from every country. This footage was then refined and edited into a two-hour documentary. The founder and director of the film is Kyle Ruddick.

The film showcases the amazing diversity, conflict, tragedy, and triumph that occurs in one day around the world. There are certain commonalities that bind us humans regardless of who we are or what country we live in. The themes explored in the film include birth, death, love, marriage, ceremonies, gender equality, health, poverty, education, war, environment, food and water. What is truly special about this film is that the images are juxtaposed throughout for emphasis. In one frame you will see an African girl savoring the only sip of water she will have for the day – which is juxtaposed with an image of a first world citizen running through large sprinklers (with no consciousness of water scarcity).

One Day on Earth sheds harsh light on recent global statistics pertaining to births, deaths, marriages, nature, food and water. The thing is, they don’t just throw empty statistics out there – they have the footage to match it. It is a hard-hitting reality check. One which every human should face sooner than later. This film is inspiring, heart-wrenching and fatally serious all at the same time.

Every person should see this film, regardless of who you are or where you live. It is not only about supporting humanity as a whole going forwards, but about appreciating Earth for the gift that it is and cherishing our home.

If you would like to know more about the film watch “What is One Day on Earth” as well as the Official Trailer.

 






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