The response to the film "Heavens Meadow" by Detlev Franz Neufert:

 

Wolfgang Petersen, director, Los Angeles:

" A movie that is deeply moving but at the same time infectious with a cheerfulness that was previously unknown in the subject of AIDS. From beginning to end, the viewer follows the dramatic-positive miracle of 'Baan Gerda' spellbound. A masterpiece. "

 

Jeanne Moreau, actress, Paris, France:

" I watched "Heaven's Meadow" with very great interest, with growing compassion and, of course, admiration for all the people who are doing this wonderful project in Thailand. I am happy and ask you to use my name for its dissemination. "

 

Norbert Bisky, painter, Berlin, Germany:

" This movie changes your life. "

 

Helmut Schmidt, former German Chancellor, Hamburg, Germany:

" Baan Gerda is an exemplary project, which one wishes many imitators worldwide, as it helps the children, the future of us all, to a better life."

Abini Zoellner, BERLINER ZEITUNG:

"...One almost forgets that many children in Baan Gerda were doomed to die. But the fact that the documentary shows the ways out of the dilemma instead of the dilemma is precisely its strength... So this film is also a story of courage, despite all the cynicism. Because Neufert has the tremendous courage to address the issue of happiness... . This achievement has so far been outrageously belittled. But in this country, the audience is also often underestimated."

 

HRH Princess Srirasmi, wife of the Crown Prince of Thailand:

"When I saw this movie, it made me cry. I watched it twice."

 

Christina Rau, UNICEF Ambassador, Berlin, Germany:

"I wish there will be many Baan Gerdas in the world soon."

 

Prof. Sosa, Iniciativa Gemi, Mexico:

" I recently saw "The Meadow of Heaven". It is really touching. I will show it to all my students."

 

Klaus Wowereit, Governing Mayor of Berlin

"AIDS is still an epidemic. We have to keep reminding young people in particular of this in our society. But AIDS is also a global danger, not least in third world countries. The film 'Heavens Meadow' is a worthy attempt to have an impact on these societies as well. Moreover, the film conveys hope - for all those around the world who are confronted with AIDS and who are dealing with the disease."

 

 

 

Li Yu, President CCTV, China:

"This movie is worth every one of its minutes. We will broadcast it in China in our main program."

 

Wolfgang Joop, fashion designer, Potsdam, Germany

"As long as the victory against AIDS is not in sight, we must be able to rely on compassion. Ignorance is contagious! But hopefully so is the miracle of Baan Gerda!"

 

Kong Rithdee, Bangkok Post, editor, Thailand:

"'Heaven's Meadow' is a beautiful movie that has its heart in the right place. It strikes a balance between concern and hope. It also has the power to inspire many people to take up the fight against HIV/AIDS. The people in this movie represent the global effort in this fight and make you think about the fact that this is a problem for all of humanity."

 

Eva Fischl, Neue Passauer Presse, Passau, Germany:

"Somewhere and somehow, someone has to make a start. You have done it with your wonderful movie - my respect and thanks from the bottom of my heart for these extraordinary scenes from Baan Gerda. "

 

Die Toten Hosen (The Dead Pants, famous Punk Band from Germany)

"A moving film about a wonderful project"