Once Upon a Forest

2013 1h 18m FR

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 32

Documentary

Synopsis

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With Once Upon a Forest, Luc Jacquet invites the spectator into a never-before-seen world of natural wonder and staggering beauty. “For the first time, we will be able to watch a rain forest growing before our eyes…Only cinema can offer this unique voyage into a completely untamed universe, a world of perfect balance in which each living thing – from the smallest to the largest – plays an essential role. The film will deliver a complete sensory immersion in the primaeval splendor of one of nature’s richest mysteries, inviting the audience to enter, discover and marvel at a universe of untold treasures while joining its voice to the ever-growing awareness of the need to preserve our world.”

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Francis Hallé
Self - botanist
Michel Papineschi
Narrator (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Luc Jacquet
Writers: Luc Jacquet
Languages: French
Countries: France, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luc Jacquet, shot by Jérôme Bouvier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Éric Neveux. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stéphane Mazalaigue shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Francis Hallé and Michel Papineschi carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Luc Jacquet directs. Jérôme Bouvier behind the camera. Éric Neveux scores. Stéphane Mazalaigue cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, United States of America. Dialogue in French.

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1Tight 78-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 13 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Luc Jacquet, shot by Jérôme Bouvier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Éric Neveux. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Stéphane Mazalaigue shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Francis Hallé and Michel Papineschi carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt2873250 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.