The Forest for the Trees fingerprintLight on feelings.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Some cringe comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and society
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Forest for the Trees is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
Some cringe comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some cringe comedy.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and society
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and society. It leaves some questions open.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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The Forest for the Trees is included with a subscription to MUBI and Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
1 h 21 min
The Forest for the Trees runs 1 h 21 min.
It was made in German. Produced in Germany.
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7.2
