Instead of Trees
En vez de árboles
Synopsis
A film critic with philosophical interests, played by the film critic Roger Koza, wonders about the nature of Nature. And he obsessively tries to capture it with his phone camera. Other experts—filmmakers from different countries, art historians, a scenographer in charge of a natural science museum, and members of the human species from a distant future—think about ways of representating nature. A kaleidoscopic, playful collage, sometimes fiction, sometimes documentary, the film cannot help but wonder about the nature of cinema itself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philipp Hartmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Philipp Hartmann
- Original Title
- En vez de árboles
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Flumenfilm
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is Instead of Trees about?
A film critic with philosophical interests, played by the film critic Roger Koza, wonders about the nature of Nature. And he obsessively tries to capture it with his phone camera. Other experts—filmmakers from different countries, art historians, a scenographer in charge of a natural science museum, and members of the human species from a distant future—think about ways of representating nature. A kaleidoscopic, playful collage, sometimes fiction, sometimes documentary, the film cannot help but wonder about the nature of cinema itself.
Who directed Instead of Trees?
Instead of Trees was directed by Philipp Hartmann.
Who stars in Instead of Trees?
The principal cast of Instead of Trees includes Roger Alan Koza, Paula Gaitán, Meiko Heuser, Narcisa Hirsch, Radu Jude.
When was Instead of Trees released and how long is it?
Instead of Trees was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Instead of Trees?
Instead of Trees holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).