The Forest for the Trees
Der Wald vor lauter Bäumen
Synopsis
As an awkward idealistic high school teacher begins her first job in the city, things turn out to be much tougher than she had imagined.
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the forest for the trees [2003] trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-07
Top Cast
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Eva Löbau
Melanie Pröschle
Daniela Holtz
Tina Schaffner
Jan Neumann
Thorsten Rehm
Ilona Schulz
Frau Sussmann
Robert Schupp
Tobias
Heinz Röser-Dümmig
Lutger Reinhardt
Martina Eckrich
Renate Pföhler
Nina Fiedler
Bine
Hans-Rüdiger Kucich
Gerd Postweiler
Ruth Köppler
Elvira Fischer-Walter
Achim Enchelmaier
Bernd
Monika Hirschle
Melanies Mutter
Volker Jeck
Volker Jeck
Hans-Peter Gastiger
Recycler
Andreas Bornhardt
Garden Center Worker
Violetta Breuer
Neighbor
Siegfried Schneider
Herr Meiser
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hofer Filmtage
Festival / Special Debut
January 22, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maren Ade
- Screenplay & Story
- Maren Ade
- Original Score
- Nellis Du Biel, Ina Siefert
- Original Title
- Der Wald vor lauter Bäumen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Komplizen Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe, KaufmannWöbke GbR, SWR, ARD, Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maren Ade
Maren Ade
Nellis Du Biel, Ina Siefert
Nikolai von Graevenitz
Heike Parplies
Janine Jackowski
Department Leadership Roster
Maren Ade
Director
Nellis Du Biel
Original Music Composer
Heike Parplies
Editor
Nikolai von Graevenitz
Director of Photography
Janine Jackowski
Producer
Ina Siefert
Original Music Composer
Claudia Schoelzel
Production Design
Gitti Fuchs
Costume Design
Maren Ade
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forest for the Trees
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What is The Forest for the Trees about?
As an awkward idealistic high school teacher begins her first job in the city, things turn out to be much tougher than she had imagined.
Who directed The Forest for the Trees?
The Forest for the Trees was directed by Maren Ade.
Who stars in The Forest for the Trees?
The principal cast of The Forest for the Trees includes Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, Jan Neumann, Ilona Schulz, Robert Schupp.
When was The Forest for the Trees released and how long is it?
The Forest for the Trees was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forest for the Trees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forest for the Trees was composed by Nellis Du Biel, Ina Siefert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forest for the Trees?
The Forest for the Trees holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).