Frédéric Back's 'The Man Who Planted Trees' (1987)

In this episode, I talk about Frédéric Back's 1987 Academy Award-winning animated short film, "The Man Who Planted Trees." Adapted from a book by Jean Giono, it tells the story of a French shepherd who plants trees for decades and revitalizes an entire region. It's a film about how to live, how to care for the earth, and how to make the world a better place through small but meaningful acts. This has become one of my favorite films of all time because of the way it inspires me to think about what I want to contribute and the kind of person I want to be. I can honestly say that this film changed something inside me. This episode is an attempt to describe how this one little film has made such a profound impact on my life. You can follow me on Instagram , Letterboxd , and Tumblr . My email is herheadinfilms@gmail.com.

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Frédéric Back's 'The Man Who Planted Trees' (1987) is an episode from Her Head in Films by Caitlin.

This episode is 01:07:32 long.

This episode was published on Sep 20, 2024.

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