The Day After Peace is one of the most engaging, inspiring films I’ve ever seen. Jeremy Gilley is to my mind unique – a man who attempts to change the world and at the same time makes sense of these attempts by creating watchable films from his experience. We need to clone Gilley. In time, everyone should watch The Day After Peace – the adventures of Jude and Jeremy in Afghanistan are alone worth the ticket. -Nick Fraser, Commissioning Editor, Factuals, BBC
The Day After Peace
New Zealand Premiere
UK 2008 / 81min. (Closing Night Film)
Director/Producer Geremy Gilley.
Jeremy Gilley has an idealistic dream that on one day there will be a ceasefire of all hostilities, a day where there will not be gunfire nor will there be blood spilt. However, in spite of good intentions, it’s a struggle to get agreement.
The Day After Peace charts Gilley’s remarkable 10-year journey to establish an annual Peace Day on 21 September as the camera follows Gilley around the world as he tries to raise awareness and agreement among the countries of the world to recognise an official day of ceasefire and non-violence. But even after the member states of the UN unanimously adopt Peace Day, the struggle isn’t over.
As the years pass, there’s not a single ceasefire. The voices of the cynics are growing louder – and now Gilley’s non-profit organisation, Peace One Day, is in dire financial straits. But he can’t let it fail.
The film’s breathtaking conclusion finds Gilley joined by Jude Law in Afghanistan, attempting to spearhead a massive vaccination against polio on Peace Day. Will peace prevail? Will lives be saved? Or were the cynics right?
The Day After Peace is a moving testament to the power of an individual and the perseverance of the human spirit.
The Day After Peace Trailer
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Festivals and Awards
- Best Documentary Zimbabawe IFF 08
- Cannes FF 08
- Thessaloniki DFF 08
- BritDocs FF 08
Film Reviews
The Day After Peace (Melody Mundawarara, Suite101.com)
21-Sep-2008 Pessimism and optimism vie for each other as one watches Jeremy Gilley’s documentary. The idea is noble but will it work in a world that seems to be getting more violent?
Opening and Closing Nights (2/2)
Screening in Christchurch
| Time | Venue/Notes |
|---|---|
| 4:45pm | Hoyts Regent on Worcester |
| Time | Venue/Notes |
|---|---|
| 8:30pm | Hoyts Regent on Worcester Closing Night Film |
Other Cities
Programme p.7