The Man Who Planted Trees

  • Canada L'homme qui plantait des arbres
Short / Animation / Drama / Family
Canada, 1987, 30 min

Directed by:

Frédéric Back

Based on:

Jean Giono (short story)

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The Man Who Planted Trees tells the story of a solitary shepherd who patiently plants and nurtured a forest of thousands of trees, single-handedly transforming his arid surroundings into a thriving oasis. Undeterred by two World Wards, and without any thought of personal reward, the shepherd tirelessly sows his seeds and acorns with the greatest care. As if by magic, a barren landscape grows green again. (official distributor synopsis)

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