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Yann Arthus-Bertrand

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Born March 13, 1946 · Paris, France

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Biography

Yann Arthus-Bertrand (born 13 March 1946) is an environmentalist, activist, journalist and photographer. He has also directed films about the impact of humans on the planet. He is especially well known for his book Earth from Above (1999) and his films Home (2009) and Human (2015). It is because of this commitment that Yann Arthus-Bertrand was designated Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme on Earth Day (22 April 2009). Reference: Wikipedia contributors. (2021, 27 janvier). Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Wikipedia.

Awards & recognition

  • Commander of the Legion of Honour · 2020
  • Commander of the National Order of Merit · 2016
  • Cherry Kearton Medal and Award · 2013
  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2013
  • Champions of the Earth · 2009
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  • Officer of the Legion of Honour · 2009
  • Officer of the National Order of Merit · 2008
  • Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations · 2001
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour · 2001
  • Officer of the Order of Agricultural Merit

Filmography7 titles

Earth From Above

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Human

2015Director

Legacy

2021as Narrator (voice)

Home

2009as Narrator (french TV voice)

Earth from Above: Stunning Water

2004Writer

Woman

2020Director, Producer

Planet Ocean

2012Director, Producer