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The Man Who Planted Trees

1987 · 30 min

A quiet, hand-drawn meditation that unfolds patiently, leaving you with a deep sense of calm and quiet hope.

Directed by
Frédéric Back
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Overview
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.
How it feels
Earnest, melancholic, uplifting and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Nature, isolation, healing, survival
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Frédéric Back
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour1
Realism5
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
animation, drama, fantasy
Directed by
Frédéric Back
Written by
Jean Giono
Starring
Philippe Noiret
Music
Normand Roger
Runtime
30 min
Country
Canada
Languages
French, English

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