Well, I’ve finally got round to seeing The Age of Stupid, a gripping film about the impending consequences of climate change if we don’t do something about it NOW!
The Age of Stupid is the new movie from Director Franny Armstrong (McLibel) and producer John Battsek (One Day In September). Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?
http://www.vimeo.com/6143388I must admit I wanted to come home from the screening feeling solidarity, selfishly I suppose, with all the other people who are doing ‘their bit’ for the planet and pat myself on the back. Instead I came home feeling terrified and near speechless. It’s weird coming out feeling like you’ve seen a horror movie but knowing that what you’ve witnessed isn’t fiction, but stark reality.
Containing real life documentary footage filmed by Director Franny Armstrong in locations ranging from the Niger Delta to the French Alps, we follow five narratives, some paradoxical within themselves – from a Shell employee to Windfarm Developer.
There are plenty of reviews on the website so I won’t attempt to out write them. Instead I will agree with Caroline Lucas (Leader, Green Party) who said on seeing the film ‘I defy anyone to come out and not feel like they’ve got to make a difference’;
And so instead i’ll make a pledge…
* To pass the DVD on to as many people as I can (Apparently it’s on sale on 19th Oct 2009)
* To ramp up personal efforts to reduce my carbon emissions (thinking cap on – watch this space!)
* To campaign harder (e.g.The Wave, 5 Dec, London)
This film will change your life (if climate change doesn’t first) – don’t take it from me, watch it for yourself!
Click here for a list of upcoming screenings or organise your own!
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