UN MOVIE SOCIETY presents
REEL COMPASSION:?when movies and the missions meet
A CONVERSATION WITH Oscar-nominated director Christian Carion – on “DRIVING MADELEINE”
VIRTUAL GLOBAL LAUNCH: UNITED NATIONS
24 January 2024
9:00am EST (New York Time)
UN Global YouTube: ?
UN WebTV:
As part of the 'REEL COMPASSION – When Movies and the Missions Meet' series, which is dedicated to advancing UN global causes through storytelling, the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council presents a conversation with Oscar-nominated director Christian Carion on 'DRIVING MADELEINE'.? The programme will be launched on 24 January 2024 on the global channels of the United Nations – UN WebTV and UN YouTube.
'DRIVING MADELEINE' is a story about a seemingly simple taxi ride, which evolves into a heartfelt meditation on the lives of a taxi driver in Paris (performed by Danny Boon), and his passenger (performed by Line Renaud), an immaculately groomed 92-year-old woman, whose warmth belies her shocking past.
The conversation discusses the film’s relation to UN values – such as the respect for the human rights of women, and the elimination of violence against women; the respect for the elderly; and the cultural appreciation of France, as French is one of the official languages of the United Nations.? The story reminds us that inside every seemingly benign elderly woman we might pass on the street – is a warrior, a nurturer, and a spirited adventurer.
Movies can possess the unique power to promote universal ideals, principles, and values so deeply enshrined by the United Nations, including peace, development, respect for human rights, cultural appreciation, the dignity of the human person, and equal rights for all. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters by Brenda Vongova, the UN Movie Society is committed to championing the goals and values of the United Nations through the universal language of motion pictures.
SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Ziad Ayad
Firas Kayal
Mohammed Shaker
Christian Carion
Stills and video clips courtesy of:?Cohen Media Group
Rebecca Dixuan-Bai,?Cameraman & Video Editor
