**Classics are created from works of art that speak to everyone through all times; they exhibit beauty, depth, acute insight, truth, inspiration. They often reveal new techniques or groundbreaking achievements. This animated short fulfills all of those characteristics and more. It has my vote for the greatest, most meaningful and important animation of all time. Its beauty is beyond mere prettiness or…
Top Cast
Philippe Noiret
Narrator (voice)
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This is a gorgeously drawn animation that serves as a sort of pilgrimage for a wanderer who, lost high in the foothills of the Alps without any water, encountered a lonely shepherd - Elzéard Bouffier who tended around thirty sheep and together with his dog lived an ordered life of solitude. Returning to the man’s home, he befriends him and learns of his determination to plant oak trees. Meticulously selecting the…
FAQ about The Man Who Planted Trees
What is The Man Who Planted Trees 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.
When was The Man Who Planted Trees released?
The Man Who Planted Trees was released in 1987.
What genres does The Man Who Planted Trees belong to?
The Man Who Planted Trees is categorised as Animation, Drama, Fantasy.
Who stars in The Man Who Planted Trees?
The cast of The Man Who Planted Trees includes Philippe Noiret.