L'homme qui plantait des arbres
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.
The Man Who Planted Trees (1987) is a animation, drama and fantasy film directed by Frédéric Back, released on May 13, 1987 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Philippe Noiret. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 183 ratings.
Directed by Frédéric Back, written by Jean Giono, produced by Frédéric Back.
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 183 ratings.
**Classics are created from works of art that speak to everyone through all times; they exhibit beauty, depth, acute insight, truth, inspiration. They often reveal new techniques or groundbreaking achievements. This animated short fulfills all of those characteristics and more. It has my vote for the greatest, most meaningful and important animation of all time. Its beauty is beyond mere prettiness or…
Reviewed on December 28, 2017
This is a gorgeously drawn animation that serves as a sort of pilgrimage for a wanderer who, lost high in the foothills of the Alps without any water, encountered a lonely shepherd - Elzéard Bouffier who tended around thirty sheep and together with his dog lived an ordered life of solitude. Returning to the man’s home, he befriends him and learns of his determination to plant oak trees. Meticulously selecting the…
Reviewed on June 19, 2025
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The main cast of The Man Who Planted Trees (1987) includes Philippe Noiret. The film was directed by Frédéric Back. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Man Who Planted Trees was released on May 13, 1987 and runs for 30m.
The Man Who Planted Trees (1987) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 183 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
