Sorry for the quality. I had to recut the sound and the video to create a watchable version of this commercial from two different sources. Still waiting for Unicef to send me a proper video. Translation of the endframe would be nice too.
Credit: Publicis
Ads of the World is an advertising archive and community. The archive showcases campaigns from around the world categorized and updated daily. In the forum you can discuss your professional life and post your work for critique. The blog features advertising stories. Read more
Social Media and the Customer: Focus on Community Management
How community management can drive great customer service and transform your business.
watch a preview
On Demand Videos: Video tutorials for advertising pros and designers providing tools and information you can trust — and use — on your very next project. Subscribe today!
Comments
"Don’t let the war affect the lives of children."
You're very kind.
"Don't let war destroy the lives of children."
"Don't let war destroy the world of children"
...has more meaning - children's cartoons will certainly never be the same
Very affective little commercial. Belgians still got it.
I also think it is a very affective commercial that will let people think about if it happened to them.
Here's the link for a clearer version of "The Smurfs" (stream) video on CBS News website.
I though you might be interested.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/10/11/world/main933310.shtml
You know, I always wanted a little mayhem in the world of the smurfs. Serves the silly little blue critters right to get bombed off the planet. Silly things always drove me up the wall.
I bet the Codename: Kids Next Door cast (sponsored by UNICEF) had something to do with this!
OMG this is very crude image to have