Three young women from Hong Kong, Chile and Uganda are at the centre of a seismic political transition. Dear Future Children follows Rayen’s demonstrations for social justice in Chile, Pepper’s fight for democracy in Hong Kong, and Hilda’s advocacy for the devastating effects of climate change in Uganda. The film questions how and why these women persist in their fight against indomitable challenges, and explores the perilous effect their activism takes on their personal lives. It is a film dedicated to the next generation, made and voiced through the next generation.
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Festival Appearances
CPH:DOX 2021
Hot Docs Canada 2021 – Audience Award
International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala 2021
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Franz Böhm
Filmmaker Franz Böhm is a native of Stuttgart, Germany. He directed his first solo picture, Harmonie der Anderen (2016), at the age of 16, after rising to the position of first Assistant Director. After living with young people who were homeless for his subsequent project, Christmas Wishes (2018) was chosen as the opening film for the German Youth Film Awards. The subsequent short drama Good Luck (2019), which Franz also directed, had its world premiere at the British Independent Film Festival. Franz is now exploring new projects in London after working with the National Film & Television School and the documentary production business, 1185 Films. His first feature film is titled Dear Future Children.
Thu, 3 Nov | 3:15 pm | Picture Time 1
