Before the Flood

About Before the Flood

"Before the Flood" is a 2016 documentary film that tackles the urgent issue of climate change. The film is presented and produced by renowned actor Leonardo DiCaprio, and it explores the impacts of global warming in various parts of the globe. It seeks to educate, inspire, and empower viewers to take action to prevent catastrophic disruptions, exploring alternatives that can be implemented immediately and exploring what could happen if the global community fails to react.

Making / Production

Directed by Fisher Stevens and distributed by National Geographic, the film had Leonardo DiCaprio as an executive producer, along with Martin Scorsese and others. DiCaprio uses his status to meet with influential figures and raise the spectrum of climate change on a political and social level. The film takes us to melting glaciers, deforested tropical jungles, and polluted urban zones.

Actors

• Leonardo DiCaprio - Besides being a significant contributor to the making of the film, DiCaprio also acted as the narrator and presenter, delivering a passionate performance about a cause that he deeply cares about.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shown in 171 countries and translated into 45 languages worldwide.
• In order to spread its urgent environmental message, the film was made freely available for streaming online.
• During the production of the film, DiCaprio was appointed as a United Nations representative on climate change.

Quotes

• "The truth is, the more I've learned about this issue and everything that contributes to the problem, the more I realize how much I don't know.” - Leonardo DiCaprio
• "We keep getting inundated with catastrophic news about the environment every single day, and the problem seems to be getting worse and worse. Try to have a conversation with anyone about climate change, people just tune out. " - Leonardo DiCaprio

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was created by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Mogwai, and Gustavo Santaolalla, lending an evocative sonic landscape to the film's striking visuals.
• The soundtrack forms an integral part of the movie's narrative, providing a powerful auditory backdrop to its potent imagery and interviews.