The Forest Within
Der Wald in mir
Synopsis
The student Jan gets along better with animals than with people. The shy young man is particularly fond of snakes, some of which he keeps at home. The two fall in love when he meets the radical animal rights activist and environmental activist Alice at his university. Jan's life then begins to change suddenly. He is overwhelmed by his intense feelings and social life with Alice. From then on his perception begins to become distorted. Jan feels like she has to take active action against various threats. Although Alice supports him, he loses himself in his madness and love for her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sebastian Fritzsch
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcus Seibert
- Original Score
- Gregor Schwellenbach
- Original Title
- Der Wald in mir
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- 2Pilots Filmproduction, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sebastian Fritzsch
Marcus Seibert
Gregor Schwellenbach
Bernhard Keller
Christian Krämer
Jörg Siepmann, Harry Flöter
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Fritzsch
Director
Jörg Siepmann
Producer
Harry Flöter
Producer
Marcus Seibert
Writer
Bernhard Keller
Director of Photography
Christian Krämer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexuality • Violence • Language
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forest Within
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What is The Forest Within about?
The student Jan gets along better with animals than with people. The shy young man is particularly fond of snakes, some of which he keeps at home. The two fall in love when he meets the radical animal rights activist and environmental activist Alice at his university. Jan's life then begins to change suddenly. He is overwhelmed by his intense feelings and social life with Alice. From then on his perception begins to become distorted. Jan feels like she has to take active action against various threats. Although Alice supports him, he loses himself in his madness and love for her.
Who directed The Forest Within?
The Forest Within was directed by Sebastian Fritzsch.
Who stars in The Forest Within?
The principal cast of The Forest Within includes Leonard Scheicher, Lia von Blarer, Hendrik Heutmann, Susanne Blodt, Liliom Lewald.
When was The Forest Within released and how long is it?
The Forest Within was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forest Within?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forest Within was composed by Gregor Schwellenbach.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forest Within?
The Forest Within holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).