Judi Dench has revealed the gifts she would like to receive from a loved one this Christmas.
The Oscar winner, 89, who recently He hinted that his film career might end after 60 years.can be seen sneaking downstairs to open their presents on Christmas morning without their families in a new charity campaign.
Dench is left surprised and confused by every gift she unwraps because despite the best efforts of the buyer, each gift somehow misses the mark.
After opening the first gift, Skyfall The star Looking upset to find a red thong under the paper, declares: “Red is not my color”.
Next, Dench – who His eyes suffer from age-related macular degeneration. – Tears open a pair of roller blades, admitting that she has always been more of an ice skater.
At the end, the award-winner looks at the camera with dismay as she unwraps the pink-beaded dustpan and brush, which she promptly tosses into a pile of neglected gifts on the floor.
Dench Stars Christmas campaign to raise awareness of international disaster relief charity ShelterBox.
Instead of spending money on gifts that might not make the mark, the organization is encouraging people to give to charity and buy a gift that makes a difference.
ShelterBox specializes in emergency shelter and other essential household items for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by disaster, conflict or climate crisis.
Donors can purchase virtual gifts for those affected, including life-changing items such as shelters, thermal blankets and cooking sets to help families stay warm and fed.
Dench said of the charity: “That’s what I love about ShelterBox. Aid items like tents, thermal blankets, and water filters are tangible. They make a difference.”
He continued: “The number of people [120 million] The number of people forced from their homes around the world has never been higher and the need for emergency shelter has never been greater.
ShelterBox is currently responding with emergency shelter in Gaza and helping displaced people around the world, including in the Philippines, Lebanon, Mozambique, Somalia, Chad, Cameroon and Yemen.
Kirsty Alexander, head of supporter engagement at ShelterBox, said: “We are incredibly lucky that Dame Judy has supported ShelterBox for many years, and was a good sport in helping us make this short film. .
“It’s a pleasure to work with him on a project that combines humor with a heartfelt message.”