The Man Who Planted Trees
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.
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About The Man Who Planted Trees
The Man Who Planted Trees is a 1987 French-language animation, drama and fantasy film directed by Frédéric Back. It has a runtime of 0h 30m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 200 ratings.
The Man Who Planted Trees was produced by Société Radio-Canada, CBC, and ONF | NFB and made in Canada. It was released on May 13, 1987.
- Director
- Frédéric Back
- Writers
- Jean Giono
- Release date
- May 13, 1987
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Production
- Société Radio-Canada, CBC, ONF | NFB
The Man Who Planted Trees cast & crew
The Man Who Planted Trees was directed by Frédéric Back and written by Jean Giono.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Frédéric Back.
Is The Man Who Planted Trees worth watching?
The Man Who Planted Trees holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 177 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation films.
At 0h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and fantasy, The Man Who Planted Trees is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Man Who Planted Trees
Philippe Noiret
Narrator (voice)
The Man Who Planted Trees — FAQs
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▸What language is The Man Who Planted Trees in?
The Man Who Planted Trees is originally in French, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees runs 0 hours 30 minutes (30 minutes).
▸What is The Man Who Planted Trees rated?
It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 177 ratings.
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