Man Who Planted Trees

Starring:Man Who Planted Trees
Studio: CBC Radio-Canada
Product Type: DVD

Description

Presented on 4 DVDs, The Man Who Planted Trees Deluxe Edition is the complete collection of celebrated works by one of the most acclaimed animators of our time, Frederic Back.

This tribute to Frederic Back contains 9 animated short films, fully digitally re-mastered for the first time, featuring: Academy Award winners The Man Who Planted Trees and Crac!, and the Academy Award nominated film The Mighty River.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Interviews with Frederic Back, Interview with Jean Giono (author of The Man Who Planted Trees), Interview with Hubert Tison, Frederic Back Biography, Interactive Menus, Photo Galleries, and Lists of Festivals & Awards.

Customer Reviews:

Great movie, OK collection.......2007-06-02

The Man Who Planted Trees is a great animated short about the power of one individual to make a difference for our environment. It's an excellent film. The collection, however, pales in comparison. It's not worth the extra money-- if you want the Man Who Planted Trees, just buy the DVD of that alone.

Story telling as entertaining cultural intro.......2007-01-27

This series performs multiple functions. In the French track, storytelling can offer lessons often ignored in the native language of American students. It also can demonstrate the universality of protecting nature and politicians corrupting the best work of man. In addition to the educational value of this series, the animation is hypnotizing and wonderful.

Inspiring!!.......2007-01-13

I remember seeing "The Man who planted Trees" as a child and then, finally found out about the animated cartoon and bought it recently. Even as a child the ideas haunted you and stayed with me through out these years.
It is imagery and summation of ideas which you may even encounter on a daily basis.........but just as a poet makes usual unusual, Frederic Back's film makes it worth remembering forever.

Buy "The Man Who Planted Trees" on its own, not this boxed set.......2007-01-12

5 stars+ for "The Man Who Planted Trees" it is a gorgeous piece of animation, and beautiful heartfelt story about one man's stoic determination to restore a wind ravaged denuded landscape. Having seen The Man Who Planted Trees many years ago and loving it, I was keen to check out the animator's other work, but couldn't help but be disappointed as none of Frederic Back's other work lives up to his masterpiece The Man Who Planted Trees. Unless you are truely a diehard animation aficionado, and like to explore an artist's earlier musing's and influences i can't recommend this box set. But i highly recommend buying "The Man Who Planted Trees" on it own. Beautiful, moving and inspirational.

Exquisite storytelling.......2007-01-12

The visual and auditory journeys of these movies have enthralled friends and family members of all ages.

Average customer rating:

My search for a movie universally loved and admired may be completed
AWESOME!
One person can make a difference!
Inspiring classic of simple altruism
The Man Who Planted Trees

Man Who Planted Trees
Starring: Philippe Noiret , and Christopher Plummer
Director: Frédéric Back
Manufacturer: CBC Radio-Canada
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0006HDBU8
Release Date: 2004-11-01

Description

The Man Who Planted Trees tells the story of a solitary sheperd who patiently plants and nurtures a forest of thousands of trees, single-handedly transforming his arid surroundings into a thriving oasis. Undeterred by two World Wars, and without any thought of personal reward, the sheperd tirelessly sows his seeds and acorns with the greatest care. As if by magic, a landscape that seemed condemned grows green again. A film of great beauty and hope, this story is a remarkable parable for all ages and an inspiring testament to the power of one person.

Customer Reviews:

My search for a movie universally loved and admired may be completed.......2007-06-28

Frédéric Back's 30 minutes long Oscar winning animated film "The Man Who Planted Trees" is astounding work of art with its beautiful story and the images that equal it. The story written by the French writer Jean Giono that tells about Elzeard Bouffier, a quiet shepherd, and later bee keeper who never talked much but over 35 years of hard work singlehandedly cultivated a magnificent forest in a desolate area of Provence, France and made it a peaceful and happy home for over 10, 000 people, is highly moving, inspirational, and life-affirming. It makes a viewer proud of what a man can achieve if he is determined to create, not to destroy. Every frame looks and feels not like a flat drawing but like a beloved painting of a celebrated impressionist painter (Monet, Sisley, Morisot, and Pissarro, the "purest" impressionists come first to mind). To achieve this effect, Back worked on unpolished acetates using crayons and modulating the colors. During the film, the colors change dramatically from barren and lifeless desert like palette in the beginning to the tender glowing delicate colors of blossoming eternal Spring in the final scenes. I was absolutely mesmerized by Back's visual style and his ability to beautifully translate such a literally story to the screen and not to lose any of its appeal but on the contrary to enrich it with incredible taste and unique exquisite beauty and tenderness of his images. For the first time, I came across the work of animation that reminded me so much of my all time favorite animated film "Tale of Tales" (1978) by Yuri Norstein, artistically and spiritually. It was not surprising for me to find out that Norstein and Back have met, respect and admire each other work and that Norstein studied Back's techniques and took with him to Moscow Back's acetates and coloring pencils that he was going to use while working on his ambitious project, full feature animation "Overcoat".

There is one question that pops up from time to time on the different film forums, "Is there any movie that all viewers would love and cherish"? I am always skeptical and up until tonight used to believe that the universally loved movie simply does not exist. I am happy to admit that I was wrong. I don't think that anyone who saw this little marvel may not be affected by its clear message, its kindness, beauty, and artistry.

Highly recommended as deservingly one of the very best animated movies ever made.

5+/5

AWESOME!.......2007-06-02

This is an excellent film about the power of one person to make a positive difference on behalf of our environment. I HIGHLY recommend it! Enjoy!

One person can make a difference!.......2007-05-07

Excellent material for an adult discussion group. Could even be considered spiritual, but not necessarily. Topic related to caring for the environment, and the positive effects this care might have on the general public of the community.

Inspiring classic of simple altruism.......2007-03-19

This allegory is truly a timeless tale of generativity; a thought-provoking look at what constitutes greatness in character in its most elemental form. Every person, no matter how humble,is capable of leaving of a legacy. Greatness is not a matter of talent, but of spirit. Patience and vision trumps skill or station in life. Find your own task and persevere-and change the world in the process! Great story and an inspiration to all.

The Man Who Planted Trees.......2007-01-04

The story of Elzéard Bouffier, a shepherd, who by his own efforts transformed a wasteland into a fertile forest. His selfless work not only dramatically changes the environment, but also improves the lives of others, in perhaps unforeseen ways.

A wonderful tale that contains an encouraging message. The animation is beautiful and successfully supports the the story.

One of the best cartoons I have ever seen.

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