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In 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations declared the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The representatives of the Member States had every good reason to do so. This declaration was to serve as the foundation of 'freedom, justice and peace in the world'. Member States pledged themselves to disseminate and promote this message. In many parts of the world knowledge of this declaration is common. But nowadays only a few of us are familiar with the rights themselves. It's time to change this.
30 internationally acclaimed Artists in 'Animation' have joined together to make
30 animated short films on the 30 Human Rights Articles.
That is the concept behind "30/30 - the CINEMANIAX! Human Rights Animation Project. Each Article will be interpreted and visualized by one artist. Each animator will produce a film one minute in length. The concept is ambitious. The result will be powerful. It will be an outstanding kaleidoscope of the Universal Human Rights at the beginning of the 21st century.
Animation can translate the abstract wording of a legal text into everyday language. Animation is strong in its use of accepted symbols. Animation easily crosses cultural and language borders. Animation is timeless. All artists who have committed themselves to 30/30 - The Human Rights Animation Project will focus on this framework. Their work is widely acclaimed and numerous films have received many international awards. A half dozen have been nominated for an Oscar, one film was worthy of one.
The initiators of the 30/30 – conceptwere CINEMANIAX! Filmproduktion, “perspektive” the organizer of the international Human Rights Filmfestival in Nuremberg and HRFN - the Human Rights Film Network. Plans are taking shape to premiere all 30 films at one of the Festivals, which is organized in HRFN. 30/30 will then go on tour and be shown at other international festivals.
The Declaration of 1948 calls for dissemination of the principles of Human Rights. Public television broadcasting stations and distributors in their role as educators reach millions of viewers.These are excellent platforms for the 30/30 - project. These institutions have already been contacted and the outlook for cooperation is promising.
Furthermore, a DVD version of '30/30' will reach video viewers. An interactive CD-Rom for schools is being developed and will be a valuable tool for instruction in political education. Both the CD-Rom and the DVD will provide information on Universal Human Rights as well as on the 'art of animation'. The 30/30 - project would fit in seamlessly with exhibitions offered by art museums. Museum-goers will be invited to view an installation of 30 flat screen monitors with each screen dedicated to a single Article and a single animated film. Art and technology, for the media an appealing combination, can serve to promote interest in and understanding of the Human Rights Articles.
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