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The Elm-Chanted Forest
1986·Movie
·1h 23min·
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Striking style.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
- Adrenaline5
Heart
Hopeful and wondrous
- Hopefulness8
- Wonder8
- Wholesome7
Humor
Some slapstick and absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Physical Comedy6
- Absurdist Humor5
- Wit & Wordplay4
World
Fantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty7
- Dialogue Centrality6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
The Elm-Chanted Forest is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
MediumHopeful and wondrous
Emotionally, it's hopeful, wondrous, and wholesome.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age5Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
MediumSome slapstick and absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some slapstick and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy6Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumFantasy
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Spiritual6Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Surrealism5Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Educational6Informative and instructive.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
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Listen Carefully To The Wind And You Will Hear Its Whispers.
A painter falls asleep beneath a magical elm tree and awakens with magical powers that allow him to communicate with the creatures of the forest. In the limited time that he possesses these powers, he must help save the forest from the threat of the evil Cactus King.
Magical ForestAnimated FantasyPainter with PowersGood vs EvilWholesome AdventureTalking AnimalsEnvironmental ThemeFor All Ages
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Questions about The Elm-Chanted Forest
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Elm-Chanted Forest worth watching?
73
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Elm-Chanted Forest?
1 h 23 min
The Elm-Chanted Forest runs 1 h 23 min.
What language is The Elm-Chanted Forest in?
CroatianEnglishFrenchGerman
It was made in Croatian, with some English, French, German. Produced in Serbia.
What tropes does The Elm-Chanted Forest use?
Even Evil Has Loved OnesCool SwordSssssnaketalkThe '80sKnight of CerebusWacky Wayside TribeEvilis Deathly ColdElemental MotifsArt Initiates LifeCunning Like a FoxMushroom SambaKill It with Fireand 58 more
TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for The Elm-Chanted Forest, including Even Evil Has Loved Ones, Cool Sword, Sssssnaketalk.