
The French Embassy in Ireland in partnership with the Alliance Française network, Institut Français and Irish cultural partners presents this film as part of The Green Night of Ideas in Ireland entirely dedicated to climate.
Synopsis
The appearance of life on Earth was the result of a balance between elements that took billions of years to stabilize. Humans have profited from the lavish resources of the Earth, but have changed the face of the world by the use they have made of it. The harnessing of petroleum and its subsequent over-exploitation are having dramatic consequences for our planet.
Human beings must change their behavior and their way of life before it is too late for them, their descendants and life on Earth.
3-28 February 2021
Film in English
To watch the French version of the film, click here.
To Register for the SCHOOL PROJECT click here.
Study Guide available in English click here
The Night of Ideas
A night of international debate celebrating the stream of ideas between countries, cultures, topics and generations. The Night of Ideas is a global initiative by Institut Français taking place worldwide on Thursday 28th January 2021 on the theme: “Closer”. Guests from diverse backgrounds will gather to discuss the theme all across the five continents.
In Ireland, we are delighted to present The Green Night of Ideas 2021, a series of digital screenings followed by debates on climate change taking place in January and February 2021.
All events are presented by the French Embassy in Ireland in association with the Alliance Française Network, Institut Français and Irish cultural partners.
Find out the full programme of events
- Year2009
- Runtime92 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryFrance
- DirectorYann Arthus-Bertrand
- ProducerElzevir Films – EuropaCorp
- Executive ProducerLuc Besson, Denis Carot

The French Embassy in Ireland in partnership with the Alliance Française network, Institut Français and Irish cultural partners presents this film as part of The Green Night of Ideas in Ireland entirely dedicated to climate.
Synopsis
The appearance of life on Earth was the result of a balance between elements that took billions of years to stabilize. Humans have profited from the lavish resources of the Earth, but have changed the face of the world by the use they have made of it. The harnessing of petroleum and its subsequent over-exploitation are having dramatic consequences for our planet.
Human beings must change their behavior and their way of life before it is too late for them, their descendants and life on Earth.
3-28 February 2021
Film in English
To watch the French version of the film, click here.
To Register for the SCHOOL PROJECT click here.
Study Guide available in English click here
The Night of Ideas
A night of international debate celebrating the stream of ideas between countries, cultures, topics and generations. The Night of Ideas is a global initiative by Institut Français taking place worldwide on Thursday 28th January 2021 on the theme: “Closer”. Guests from diverse backgrounds will gather to discuss the theme all across the five continents.
In Ireland, we are delighted to present The Green Night of Ideas 2021, a series of digital screenings followed by debates on climate change taking place in January and February 2021.
All events are presented by the French Embassy in Ireland in association with the Alliance Française Network, Institut Français and Irish cultural partners.
Find out the full programme of events
- Year2009
- Runtime92 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryFrance
- DirectorYann Arthus-Bertrand
- ProducerElzevir Films – EuropaCorp
- Executive ProducerLuc Besson, Denis Carot