The Man Who Planted Trees
L'homme qui plantait des arbres
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Ottowa International Animation Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frédéric Back
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Giono
- Original Score
- Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand
- Original Title
- L'homme qui plantait des arbres
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Société Radio-Canada, CBC, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frédéric Back
Jean Giono
Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand
Frédéric Back
Department Leadership Roster
Frédéric Back
Director
Jean Giono
Writer
Frédéric Back
Producer
Normand Roger
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Planted Trees
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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.
Who directed The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees was directed by Frédéric Back.
Who stars in The Man Who Planted Trees?
The principal cast of The Man Who Planted Trees includes Philippe Noiret.
When was The Man Who Planted Trees released and how long is it?
The Man Who Planted Trees was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Planted Trees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Planted Trees was composed by Normand Roger, Denis L. Chartrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Planted Trees?
The Man Who Planted Trees holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).