A cinematic meditation of monumental intimacy, Human balances quiet vulnerability with soaring earthscapes, reflecting humanity's collective soul as a mosaic of teardrops glistening across endless deserts.
Human
12 September 2015
France
191 min
8.4
(313)
Director: Yann Arthus-Bertrand
Documentary
Love, Connection, and Acceptance
Violence, War, and Forgiveness
Poverty, Inequality, and Human Labor
Ecological Interconnection and Belonging
Identity, Privilege, and the Meaning of Life
Budget:
$15,483,821
Human — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
It's not the gender of the person I love that defines me; it's the quality of my loving that defines who I am.
Context
Delivered during an interview discussing romantic identity and love.
Meaning
Encapsulates the film's message that love is a fundamental human virtue beyond social categorization.
I think the only way to make people think is through emotions. Not through the brain — through the heart.
Context
Director statement regarding the film's genesis and mission.
Meaning
Defines the directorial philosophy behind using unedited emotional confessionals rather than statistical arguments.
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