The Forest Maker
Der Waldmacher
Synopsis
Together with African small farmholders Tony Rinaudo, an Australian agronomist, has been fighting against the spread of the desert for 30 years and challenges ideas of conventional reforestation with his simple yet effective method.
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THE FOREST MAKER - Documentary by Volker Schlöndorff
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-25
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World premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Screenplay & Story
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Der Waldmacher
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America, Ethiopia, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, French, Hausa
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Volksfilm der Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Zero One Film, BR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Volker Schlöndorff
Volker Schlöndorff
Bruno Coulais
Axel Schneppat, Jean Diouf, Paapa Kwaku Oduro, Abdoulay Mahamoud
Anette Fleming
Thomas Kufus, Volker Schlöndorff
Department Leadership Roster
Volker Schlöndorff
Director
Thomas Kufus
Producer
Volker Schlöndorff
Producer
Volker Schlöndorff
Writer
Anette Fleming
Editor
Axel Schneppat
Director of Photography
Jean Diouf
Director of Photography
Paapa Kwaku Oduro
Director of Photography
Abdoulay Mahamoud
Director of Photography
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is The Forest Maker about?
Together with African small farmholders Tony Rinaudo, an Australian agronomist, has been fighting against the spread of the desert for 30 years and challenges ideas of conventional reforestation with his simple yet effective method.
Who directed The Forest Maker?
The Forest Maker was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Who stars in The Forest Maker?
The principal cast of The Forest Maker includes Tony Rinaudo.
When was The Forest Maker released and how long is it?
The Forest Maker was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forest Maker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forest Maker was composed by Bruno Coulais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forest Maker?
The Forest Maker holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).