pancine
6/10Easy to identify with Melanie and the end was moving but much of the film is uninvolved and lightweight.
Reviewed on February 10, 2019
The Forest for the Trees(2004)
Der Wald vor lauter Bäumen
6.6(50)1h 21m2004-09-16
ComedyDrama
The Forest for the Trees Synopsis
As an awkward idealistic high school teacher begins her first job in the city, things turn out to be much tougher than she had imagined.
The Forest for the Trees (2004) is a comedy and drama film directed by Maren Ade, released on September 16, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, Jan Neumann and Ilona Schulz. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Maren Ade
- Writers:
- Maren Ade
- Producers:
- Janine Jackowski
- Cinematographer:
- Nikolai von Graevenitz
- Composer:
- Nellis Du Biel
- Production:
- Komplizen Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe, KaufmannWöbke GbR, SWR, ARD, Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
- Status:
- Released
The Forest for the Trees (2004) Trailer
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The Forest for the Trees Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eva Löbau
as Melanie Pröschle
Daniela Holtz
as Tina Schaffner
- Jan Neumann
Jan Neumann
as Thorsten Rehm
Ilona Schulz
as Frau Sussmann
Robert Schupp
as Tobias
- Heinz Röser-Dümmig
Heinz Röser-Dümmig
as Lutger Reinhardt
- Martina Eckrich
Martina Eckrich
as Renate Pföhler
- Nina Fiedler
Nina Fiedler
as Bine
- Hans-Rüdiger Kucich
Hans-Rüdiger Kucich
as Gerd Postweiler
- Ruth Köppler
Ruth Köppler
as Elvira Fischer-Walter
- Achim Enchelmaier
Achim Enchelmaier
as Bernd
- Monika Hirschle
Monika Hirschle
as Melanies Mutter
Key crew
Directed by Maren Ade, written by Maren Ade, produced by Janine Jackowski.
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The Forest for the Trees Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 50 ratings.
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The Forest for the Trees – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Forest for the Trees?
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The main cast of The Forest for the Trees (2004) includes Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, Jan Neumann, Ilona Schulz and Robert Schupp. The film was directed by Maren Ade. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Forest for the Trees released?
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The Forest for the Trees was released on September 16, 2004 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Forest for the Trees worth watching?
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The Forest for the Trees (2004) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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