Summer in the Forest (2017)
Like countless others Philippe, Michel, Andre and Patrick were labeled 'idiots', locked away and forgotten in violent asylums, until the 1960s, when the young philosopher Jean Vanier took a stand and secured their release - the first time in history that anyone had beaten the system. Together they created L'Arche, a commune at the edge of a beautiful forest near Paris. A quiet revolution was born. Now in his 80s, still at L'Arche and revered by some as a living saint, Jean has discovered something that most of us have forgotten - what it is to be human, to be foolish, and to be happy.
Director: Randall Wright
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: June 23, 2017
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Summer in the Forest about?
- Like countless others Philippe, Michel, Andre and Patrick were labeled 'idiots', locked away and forgotten in violent asylums, until the 1960s, when the young philosopher Jean Vanier took a stand and secured their release - the first time in history that anyone had beaten the system. Together they created L'Arche, a commune at the edge of a beautiful forest near Paris. A quiet revolution was born. Now in his 80s, still at L'Arche and revered by some as a living saint, Jean has discovered something that most of us have forgotten - what it is to be human, to be foolish, and to be happy.
- Who directed Summer in the Forest?
- Summer in the Forest was directed by Randall Wright.
- How long is Summer in the Forest?
- Summer in the Forest has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Summer in the Forest?
- Summer in the Forest is a Documentary film.