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UN Women “UN Women - Leave no Women Behind” 2018

UN Women “UN Women - Leave no Women Behind” (2018) is an UN Women commercial directed by Al Moore. It won one award: Clio 2018 Bronze — Film Technique (Sound Design) / Sound Design.

This ad highlights the increased vulnerability of women during natural disasters, emphasizing their higher mortality rates and risk of sexual assault, and proposes solar lanterns as a simple solution to enhance their safety.

Video: Rumble Studios on Vimeo

Shot by shot

  1. A person's hands hold a glowing lantern, illuminating a colorful patterned fabric in a dark setting.© UN Women0:35
  2. A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, holds a bright lantern in a dark, confined space, looking around with a worried expression.© UN Women0:36
  3. A young woman with dark hair and a light-colored shirt looks up with a worried expression as a bright solar lantern illuminates her face in a dark, confined space.© UN Women0:40
  4. A young woman with wet hair and a distressed expression looks up at a solar lantern held by an unseen person in a dark, confined space.© UN Women0:44

Stills © UN Women. Made by Al Moore.

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The idea

Solar lanterns empower women, reducing vulnerability in disaster-stricken, dark environments.

Tagline: “Leave no woman behind.”

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The cut

Length
60 s
Shots
8
Average shot
7.5 s

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    A person's hands hold a glowing lantern, illuminating a colorful patterned fabric in a dark setting.© UN WomenA young woman with long dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, holds a bright lantern in a dark, confined space, looking around with a worried expression.© UN WomenA young woman with dark hair and a light-colored shirt looks up with a worried expression as a bright solar lantern illuminates her face in a dark, confined space.© UN WomenA young woman with wet hair and a distressed expression looks up at a solar lantern held by an unseen person in a dark, confined space.© UN Women
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    A person's hands hold a glowing lantern, illuminating a colorful patterned fabric in a dark setting.© UN WomenA young woman with long dark hair, wearing a light-colored shirt, holds a bright lantern in a dark, confined space, looking around with a worried expression.© UN WomenA young woman with dark hair and a light-colored shirt looks up with a worried expression as a bright solar lantern illuminates her face in a dark, confined space.© UN WomenA young woman with wet hair and a distressed expression looks up at a solar lantern held by an unseen person in a dark, confined space.© UN Women
    Length: 60 s · Shots: 8 · Average shot: 7.5 s

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  • New Zealand Government "Unite Against COVID-19" (2022) commercial still© New Zealand GovernmentNew Zealand Government “Unite Against COVID-19” 2022Clemenger BBDOEffie Awards Grand Prix 2022
  • OCEDEL "Firefly Man" (2016) commercial still© OCEDELOCEDEL “Firefly Man” 2016Dir. Wataru Sato · DRILLAdFest Grand Prix 2016
  • Epuron / German Ministry for the Environment "Power Of Wind" (2008) commercial still© Epuron / German Ministry for the EnvironmentEpuron / German Ministry for the Environment “Power Of Wind” 2008Dir. The Vikings · Nordpol+Eurobest Grand Prix 2007

Questions

Who directed the UN Women “UN Women - Leave no Women Behind” commercial?

Al Moore directed it.

What awards did UN Women “UN Women - Leave no Women Behind” win?

1 awards, including Clio 2018 Bronze — Film Technique (Sound Design) / Sound Design.

What is the tagline of UN Women “UN Women - Leave no Women Behind”?

“Leave no woman behind.”

Sources for the credits and awards

clios.com