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The Man Who Planted Trees
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The Man Who Planted Trees

May 13, 1987
0h 30m
★ 8.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Animation
Drama
Fantasy

Production Companies

Société Radio-Canada
CBC
ONF | NFB

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Cast

Philippe Noiret

Narrator (voice)

Philippe Noiret

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