Movies and TvShows featuring "forestry" theme.
Forsthaus Falkenau is a German television series.
A military veteran and his teenage daughter have been living off the grid in the forests of Oregon. When their hidden camp is discovered by social services, they are forced to navigate the challenges of re-integrating into society while trying to maintain their way of life.
The 11th Hour is a documentary that reveals the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for immediate action. It explores the devastating consequences of human activity on the planet, such as greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and overfishing. Through interviews with experts and activists, the film highlights the moral responsibility we have to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
A young man named Yuki moves from the city to the countryside after failing his university entrance exams. He starts working in the forestry industry and gradually falls in love with the outdoors. As he navigates his new life, he encounters various challenges and learns important life lessons.
The Man Who Planted Trees (1987) tells the inspiring story of a widower who, over a period of several decades, diligently plants acorns and single-handedly transforms a barren landscape into a thriving forest. Set in rural France during the early 20th century, the movie explores themes of sustainability, hope, and faith. It highlights the importance of reforestation and the positive impact it can have on the environment. Through the perspective of a houseguest who encounters the shepherd, the film portrays the journey of a man dedicating his life to the cultivation of trees, showcasing the power of individual action to create lasting change.
This documentary explores the role of rivers in American life during the 1930s. It touches upon various aspects such as dam construction, poverty, land erosion, and the impact on different communities. Through a combination of propaganda and real-life footage, the film sheds light on the challenges faced by those living along the rivers and the efforts made to address them.
The Hidden Life of Trees is a nature documentary that explores the fascinating world of trees, revealing their complex network and communication systems. Based on a bestselling book, the film takes us on a journey through the forests of Dalarna, Sweden, to explore the lives of ancient trees and the threats they face from monoculture and the timber industry. It showcases the work of a forester and conservationist who strives to protect these majestic beings and highlights the importance of forest ecology and sustainable forestry practices. Through stunning timelapse footage and insightful interviews, the documentary unveils the intricate relationships between trees, fungi, soil, and other plant life, reminding us of the vital role forests play in our world.
A Woman Without Love is a drama and romance film set in Mexico City in the 1950s. The story follows a woman as she navigates a complex series of relationships and emotions, including an extramarital affair, a marriage of convenience, and the death of her father. Based on a novel, the film explores themes of inheritance, impossible love, and the challenges of family dynamics. With an antique shop and medical clinic as central settings, the film captures the atmosphere of Mexico City during this era. The protagonist also grapples with issues of envy, reconciliation, and the discovery of an illegitimate son, adding further layers of complexity to the plot. Other elements include scenes of fishing in the countryside and the portrayal of the patriarchal society of the time.
In this tale of labor and family that shines a light on the precarity of temporary work visas, Raymundo Morales leads a crew of workers who have to make the challenging decision to leave their families in rural Mexico to plant commercial pine forests in the United States.
Blad-Johan and the Nature Filmer are two cartoon characters who are part of this rhapsodic montage of crazy ideas and situations that take place in nature.
Living in an ancient redwood tree for more than two years to prevent the tree from being clear-cut, Julia Butterfly Hill captured our hearts and minds by showing us that one person can make a difference. Through interviews with Hill, filmmaker Doug Wolens paints a portrait of an intensely spiritual and articulate woman who encountered both beauty and horror (she was assaulted by lumber company helicopters at one point) during her time above ground.
Once Upon a Time in a Forest is a film about brave young people who are defending one of the last coniferous forest areas in Europe. It is a morality play and a love story of a younger generation whose main object of love is the Finnish forest. This cinematic documentary explores environmental feelings and witnesses how the 22-year old protagonist Ida grows up to be the leader of the new Forest Movement.
Forest for the Trees is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the intricate relationship between forestry and the environment. It delves into the challenges faced by individuals recovering from addiction and their involvement in tree-planting as a therapeutic and sustainable solution. The film also highlights the importance of community support for addiction recovery and the role of photography in capturing the beauty of nature.
Discover the "character" of one of Missouri's oldest tie and lumber operations through this archival black-and-white film that documents one of the last railroad tie drives on the Black River made by the T.J. Moss Tie Company of St. Louis in the 1920s. Thanks to release of the film by the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation, the rare footage in "Stamp of Character" takes us through the entire process of making railroad ties, at a time when forests covered almost two-thirds of the state. The original silent motion picture was shown in movie theaters as an advertisement by the T.J. Moss Tie Company. Using digitally edited narration and realistic sound effects, this video makes the past live again.
Förster Horn is a German television series.
A logging engineer, a centuries old tree, and the decision that questions both business and personal values.
Think Global, Act Rural is a documentary that explores the consequences of industrial agriculture, focusing on issues such as economic inequality, pesticide use, soil degradation, and the exploitation of farmers. The film highlights the importance of sustainable and organic farming practices.
For college student Josie Kane, it starts as a simple internship: to shadow a group of high-tech land surveyors as they make their first foray into an ancient wilderness. Assisted by grizzled security guard Dale Philip, the crew knows how to handle protesters and saboteurs -- but there's something much, much worse in the woods this time. The local natives say the land is cursed -- haunted by a demonic entity older than time. Now people are going missing, turning up dead or worse, and Josie and the crew are about to discover the truth behind the legend. The most alarming horror is the one you never see coming!
The conflict between forestry and nature conservation in Finland has been constant during last 20 years. The traditional, freely grazing reindeer herding, dependent of the old forest growth , has been losing its resources but complaint and protests haven't been able to stop this process. In 2005 Saami reindeer herders made an alliance with Greenpeace and established a Forest Rescue Station in the wilderness of Inari. The international pressure from Greenpeace made Finnish forest company Stora Enso stop buying the wood from conflict areas. Kalevi Paadar, a Saami reindeer herder, lodged a complaint to the UN Human Rights Commission.