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The Man Who Planted Trees

1987·Movie

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Big heart, striking style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1
  • Scare1

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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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.
Animated Short FilmEnvironmentalismHopeFaithReverence for NatureSimple StoryQuietly PowerfulHistoricalFrench Alps

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Man Who Planted Trees worth watching?

85
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Man Who Planted Trees?

0 h 30 min

The Man Who Planted Trees runs 0 h 30 min.

What language is The Man Who Planted Trees in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Canada.

What tropes does The Man Who Planted Trees use?

But for Me, It Was TuesdayCamera AbuseCrapsack WorldDeterminatorFill It with FlowersHope Sprouts EternalIn Harmony with NatureDark and Troubled PastNature LoverThe Quiet OneSanity Slippage

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Man Who Planted Trees, including But for Me, It Was Tuesday, Camera Abuse, Crapsack World.