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Loved it!

posted 18 years ago by Herowithgreeneyesandblue
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I saw it on public television. I had no idea what it was, it just happened to be on while I was watching tv. Afterwards, for more than ten years I asked the library to get the film but they told me it cost 100 dollars and as it was a short animated film, they couldn't justify the cost. Finally they get it and the librarian took it home and never brought it back lol. I have no proof but I could tell. I got my own copy this year.

I'm not a big book reader. I read a few books each year and I'm not much of a French literature fan at that. This movie caused me to read The Man Who Planted Trees, and I loved it as much if not more than the movie. I liked it so much I read five or six stories more by Jean Gioni. In his other stories his romance is somewhat silly to my American ears but I love the way he speaks of nature. That's where he's unique and a master.

Anyway, I was surprised there was no accolades thread so I'm starting one :D

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[–] herinfernalmajesty 17 years ago

Wow! I must get the book :3
I just saw the film and it left a warm feeling in my heart. :)

[–] soue37-1 15 years ago

Just watched the film right now. Very powerful and inspiring.

[–] madbehere_2007 15 years ago

one of the greatest short animations I have ever seen but to be honest I havent seen more than 10 short animations

its on the list of best short animations of the century

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[–] Norman_the_spirit_turtle 15 years ago

One of the most beautiful things i have ever seen and thats not exclusive to films.

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[–] Furiousfury 14 years ago

I loved it too.I try to watch everything thats ever won an Oscar and to be honest I wasn't really looking forward to this.But I was really moved by this story, it looked beautiful and Plummer's narration was wonderful.By the end I was wondering was it a true story.

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[–] Herowithgreeneyesandblue 14 years ago

No it's not based on anything real, but the author loves the Alp mountains, lived in the Italian piedmonts of the Alps and it was kinda inspired by fantasies he got while he hiked out there. He gave the story out to public domain soon after he wrote it and it turned out to be his most popular. I've read a few other stories by him, the best I thought was The Horseman On The Roof. They're all pretty cheesy (spelled Frenchie) with the poetic paragraphs but he clearly loved and sensed nature as I do and I could feel it...maybe you too.

For those that liked this movie I suggest you check out Valerie And Her Week Of Wonders. I think you'll like it but I can't explain why exactly, they just have something in common while at the same time there's really nothing similar about them lol. Anyways.

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[–] AboDi22 14 years ago

I am out of words .. this work is beyond perfect

I have a tremendous amount of love and appreciation to this story , its one of the most beautiful and inspiring things I've ever heard or seen ..

Thank you Thank you Thank you .

[–] Devans00 10 years ago

The film was touching art on so many levels. It makes everyone wish they could be Elezeard Bouffier or know him. Or at least it makes me want to.

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[–] Devans00 10 years ago

I agree WelshMajor. The Man Who Planted Trees is a timeless classic that could be set in any time period. At least in the past.

In the future, people won't be able to relate to such wide open, wild spaces that the community is welcome to use and enjoy. Nowadays, the wealthy hire armed guards to prevent anyone from trespassing on their property. The concepts of community and common good are fast disappearing.

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