The Man Who Planted Trees (1987)

The story of a shepherd's single handed quest to re-forest a barren valley.

Director:

Frédéric Back

Writers:

Jean Giono (story), Jean Roberts (translator: English version)

Stars:

Philippe Noiret, Christopher Plummer

Won 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Philippe Noiret	...	Narrator (voice)
Christopher Plummer	...	Narrator (voice)

Storyline

This film tells the story of a shepherd who repairs the ruined ecosystem of a secluded valley by single-handedly cultivating a forest over a thirty year period.

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Plot Keywords:

sustainability | hope | faith | forest | shepherd | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Drama | Family

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Christopher Plummer was the narrator voice for the English dubbed version.

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Alternate Versions

Flashback scenes of an abandoned Roman Village's self-destruction cut from most versions.

User Reviews

Possibly the most beautiful story ever written.

Possibly the most beautiful story ever written. Utter perfection in it's simplicity. Sheer poetry to rival the greatest of all bards. The author should receive a special oscar for giving this peaceful, wonderful tale to the world. If it were out on video I would purchase it in French and English. No ecological group could argue any better for what mankind can be capable of, but so often finds itself lacking.

Details

Official Sites:

Animation Show of Shows [United States] Frédéric Back [Canada]

Country:

Canada

Language:

French

Release Date:

11 June 1988 (Japan)

Also Known As:

The Man Who Planted Trees

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Société Radio-Canada

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color