Severn Cullis Suzuki was only 12 when she delivered a powerful speech at Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, her words still reverberating with the truth of the climate crisis. Only a child by Simone Giampaolo is inspired by a powerful interpretation of her speech which is meaningful, beautiful, and hurtful, all at once.
Arts make an impact, draw attention, and shift the perception where it’s truly needed. Multiple artists came together for this short film and interpreted the anguish of a 12-year-old in their own styles, delivering a very powerful message as a whole.
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It highlights and reiterates the truth that the climate crisis is real, for all of us, and we can neither afford more time nor another planet. Decades later after an iconic speech delivered at one of the world’s prominent podiums, we are still at war with ourselves.
Only a child is one of the most poignant works of art that I have watched in a long time. It shows terrifying truths but also – hope with a childlike enthusiasm for a better tomorrow.
The short film has bagged multiple awards from film festivals around the globe. I wish more people would find this short film, watch, share and take action.