| Title | Football (French) |
| Title (original language) | Football |
| Agency | TBWA\PARIS |
| Campaign | Child Soldiers Campaign - Amnesty International |
| Advertiser | Amnesty International |
| Brand | Amnesty International |
| Date of First Broadcast/Publication | 2007 / 2 |
| Business Sector | Human Rights |
| Tagline | 300 000 child soldiers dream of simply being children |
| Tagline (original language) | 300 enfants soldats rêvent juste d'être des enfants |
| Media Type | Magazine |
| AI Description | This striking black and white ad by Amnesty International, designed by TBWA\PARIS, powerfully addresses the issue of child soldiers. It features a young boy dressed in military attire, complete with a helmet and gun, engaged in a seemingly ordinary game of soccer against another boy. The contrast between their playful activity and the harsh reality of his soldier's gear is stark and poignant. The barren, desert-like backdrop emphasizes the isolation and harsh conditions surrounding the children. The tagline underscores the campaign's message: '300 000 child soldiers dream of simply being children.' The ad seeks to evoke feelings of empathy, highlighting the innocence lost in conflict and advocating for children's rights. |
| Creative Director | Erik Vervroegen |
| Copywriter | Véronique Sels |
| Copywriter | Daniel Perez |
| Art Director | Ingrid Varetz |
| Art Director | Javier Rodríguez |
| Photographer | Michael Lewis |
| Art Buyer | Barbara Chevalier |
| Coordination | Nathalie Rudzinske |
| Account Director | Guillaume Allilaire |
| Art Buyer Asisstant | Isabelle Bobillot |
| Other | Barbara Chevalier |
| Brand manager | Anna Grossman |
| Account Executive | Anne Vincent |
| Print Producer | Isabelle Dray |