2040 is a 92-minute documentary film directed by Australian filmmaker Damon Gameau. The movie highlights the impact of climate change and the state of the planet in the present day. The filmmaker, who is also a father, explores how the world could look like in the year 2040 if we adopt existing solutions and innovative technologies that are available today.
The movie is presented in the form of a letter from Damon to his daughter, Velvet, who is four years old. In the letter, Damon explains the reasons for making the film and his intentions to show Velvet what the world could potentially look like in the year 2040 if people came together and embraced renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and other environmentally-friendly solutions.
Through a combination of interviews with experts, animations and footage filmed around the world, the movie showcases a range of optimistic and practical solutions that could help in building a better future, such as electric cars, vertical farming, and carbon sequestration. These solutions are not futuristic fantasies but technologies, ideas and strategies that are available today and are currently being implemented in different countries.
Throughout the movie, Damon also reflects on his own personal beliefs and attitudes towards the environment and the world around him. The film is a refreshing and hopeful look at a potential future if we choose to embrace change. It provides a positive outlook on what the world could look like if we work together to combat climate change.
