On November 8th, we, along with other classes from our school, went to Cinema Royal in Civitavecchia to watch the film "Everything Will Change." We were accompanied by our teachers, Professors Giordano, Lascala, and Licata, who suggested this film as it addresses a timely issue, the fight against climate change. "Everything Will Change - A Message from the Future" is a science fiction documentary directed by Marten Piersel, released in 2021. It is a dystopian tale about biodiversity set in 2054.
In a future where flora and fauna have been severely damaged by pollution and climate change, three nonconformist youths, Ben, Cherry, and Fini, embark on a journey to rediscover the beauty of lost nature. The trio aims to uncover what happened to the planet Earth and finds the answer in 2021 when it was still possible to do something to protect the planet and reshape the future.
Living in a world dominated by technology, constantly connected but lacking a genuine connection with nature, the three friends receive a map from an elderly lady and decide to follow it. The map leads them to a hidden castle, which is, in fact, a scientific laboratory where scientists study the remains of now-extinct animals and the reasons for their extinction. During their journey, the three young individuals start documenting and discover that the causes of this terrible mass extinction are the indifference and inattention of humanity, which knew but did nothing to protect planet Earth. The realization prompts them to take action by hacking a popular radio station to broadcast a long documentary telling the world the truth. However, during the live broadcast, they notice a decreasing number of viewers and understand that humanity continues to be indifferent and uninterested in environmental issues.
The events depicted in this film could be real; fiction blurs with reality, leading us to reflect on the situation we are experiencing. We believe that this makes it a suitable film for everyone, both young and old. The story is compelling and interesting, although it evoked a deep sadness in us, thinking that if we are unable to take care of our planet, what happened in the film could happen to us too.
Reversing the course toward the "climate hell," as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres defined it, requires each of us to have the will to change and be protagonists of that change. For this reason, we thank our teachers and the school for guiding us in the exploration of environmental themes and providing us with continuous stimuli for reflection and dialogue. We recommend watching this film to everyone: to the youth who want to build a better world and to the adults who make choices every day that impact the environment.
Students of class 2D:
Angelelli Marco
Del Pinto Matilde
Massenti Matteo
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