Flight for Life A Climate Migrant Story

  • 8 10
  • 2022
  • 4min
Flight for Life A Climate Migrant Story
  • Original Title: Flight for Life A Climate Migrant Story

In this educational UN short film, illustrates the harrowing journey of a family grappling with the realities of climate change, portrayed through the captivating animation of acclaimed Iranian artist Majid Adin.

Flight for Life A Climate Migrant Story
  • English
  • Original Title: Flight for Life A Climate Migrant Story

Flight for Life A Climate Migrant Story - Survival, Resilience, Climate-Change, Migration

Delves into the urgent crisis faced by climate migrants, particularly the predicament of Yonas, his wife Aisha, and their son Addisu. Confronted by the devastating effects of climate change - barren crops, perishing cattle, and depleting water resources - they are faced with hard choices. This compelling narrative, beautifully rendered by renowned Iranian animator Majid Adin, serves as a call-to-action in light of the upcoming COP 27 Climate Conference in Egypt. With a hopeful undercurrent, the film emphasizes the UN's endeavors in aiding those imperiled by the climate crisis, such as providing drought-resistant crops and financial aid to small farmers. The poignant narrative is heightened by an evocative original score from composer Rolando Gori, with vocals from Heidi Siegell. 'Flight for Life' emerges as an urgent cry for climate justice and a transition towards a net-zero carbon society, affirming the indispensable role of global cooperation in this endeavor.

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