another of the documentaries, bigger than us, the one produced by marion cotillard, shows melati wijsonglobe—trotting, meeting other campaigners engaged in a range of causes. melati has no difficulties empathising with the struggles of those she meets, all of whom are articulate and attractive beings. to melati, the film inspires. yes, get inspired by watching the stories of other young change—makers but it is supposed to be a place where you can see yourself in these change—makers too and where you can understand your role in really creating a difference. were you at all concerned when you were making the film that you might be perceived as a privileged outsider, dropping in in problem areas of the world? putting myself in all these different countries around the world, i always, always remembered that it was my place to learn and to experience what these other young change—makers were doing. for all the directors in this climate film section at cannes, there is an urgency that those who work in the world of cinema listen to their calls. if there were ever a time to beat a drum, this w