The Man Who Planted Trees (1987)

The Man Who Planted Trees (1987) poster

The story of one shepherd's single-handed quest to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the French Alps throughout the first half of the 20th century.

Director: Frédéric Back
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand
Production: Société Radio-Canada, CBC, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: Français, English
Original Language: fr

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Whispers of the Magical Forest

Keywords

shepherd, france, world war i, village, world war ii, forest, widower, deforestation, reforestation, 1940s, 1930s

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Planted Trees about?
The story of one shepherd's single-handed quest to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the French Alps throughout the first half of the 20th century.
Who directed The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees was directed by Frédéric Back.
Who stars in The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees stars Philippe Noiret.
How long is The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees is a Animation, Drama, Fantasy film.
Where was The Man Who Planted Trees produced?
The Man Who Planted Trees was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of The Man Who Planted Trees?
The themes of The Man Who Planted Trees include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Whispers of the Magical Forest.