The Hidden Life of Trees
2020 · Movie · 101 min · ★ 7.1 · 84% critics
Inspired by a bestselling book, this documentary follows a forester’s idea that trees may share information and support one another. Through observations and discussion, it explores how forests function as interconnected communities and invites viewers to rethink what they know about the natural world.
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Details
- Original title
- Das geheime Leben der Bäume
- Years
- 2020
- Release date
- 2020-01-23
- Language
- German
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (21 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like reflective, idea-driven documentaries that rethink everyday nature, similar to Bellingcat: Truth in a Post-Truth World; Not for you if you want fast pacing, heavy conflict, or clear-cut answers.
Pros: thought-provoking nature ideas; accessible science talk; calming forest focus | Cons: thesis may feel speculative; slow, reflective pace; limited dramatic stakes
Themes
- based on novel or book
- tree
Cast & crew
Peter Wohlleben
as Self
Directed by Jörg Adolph