Once Upon a Forest
Il était une forêt
Synopsis
With Once Upon a Forest, Luc Jacquet invites the spectator into a never-before-seen world of natural wonder and staggering beauty. “For the first time, we will be able to watch a rain forest growing before our eyes…Only cinema can offer this unique voyage into a completely untamed universe, a world of perfect balance in which each living thing – from the smallest to the largest – plays an essential role. The film will deliver a complete sensory immersion in the primaeval splendor of one of nature’s richest mysteries, inviting the audience to enter, discover and marvel at a universe of untold treasures while joining its voice to the ever-growing awareness of the need to preserve our world.”
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 2, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Jacquet
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Jacquet, Francis Hallé
- Original Score
- Éric Neveux
- Original Title
- Il était une forêt
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Bonne Pioche Productions, Wild-Touch, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Jacquet
Luc Jacquet, Francis Hallé
Éric Neveux
Jérôme Bouvier, Antoine Marteau
Stéphane Mazalaigue
Yves Darondeau, Christophe Lioud, Emmanuel Priou, Laurence Picollec
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Jacquet
Director
Luc Jacquet
Writer
Yves Darondeau
Producer
Christophe Lioud
Producer
Emmanuel Priou
Producer
Éric Neveux
Original Music Composer
Jérôme Bouvier
Director of Photography
Antoine Marteau
Director of Photography
Stéphane Mazalaigue
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Forest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Forest about?
With Once Upon a Forest, Luc Jacquet invites the spectator into a never-before-seen world of natural wonder and staggering beauty. “For the first time, we will be able to watch a rain forest growing before our eyes…Only cinema can offer this unique voyage into a completely untamed universe, a world of perfect balance in which each living thing – from the smallest to the largest – plays an essential role. The film will deliver a complete sensory immersion in the primaeval splendor of one of nature’s richest mysteries, inviting the audience to enter, discover and marvel at a universe of untold treasures while joining its voice to the ever-growing awareness of the need to preserve our world.”
Who directed Once Upon a Forest?
Once Upon a Forest was directed by Luc Jacquet.
Who stars in Once Upon a Forest?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Forest includes Francis Hallé, Michel Papineschi.
When was Once Upon a Forest released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Forest was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Forest was composed by Éric Neveux.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Forest?
Once Upon a Forest holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).