The Forest for the Trees
Originally released in 2004. The Forest for the Trees is a comedy/drama film. directed by Maren Ade. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, and Jan Neumann
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (46 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eva Löbau
as Melanie Pröschle
Daniela Holtz
as Tina Schaffner
Jan Neumann
as Thorsten Rehm
Ilona Schulz
as Frau Sussmann
Robert Schupp
as Tobias
Heinz Röser-Dümmig
as Lutger Reinhardt
Martina Eckrich
as Renate Pföhler
Nina Fiedler
as Bine
Hans-Rüdiger Kucich
as Gerd Postweiler
Ruth Köppler
as Elvira Fischer-Walter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Filmförderung Baden-Württemberg (MFG)
- Komplizen Film
- Rat Pack Filmproduktion
- Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe
- KaufmannWöbke GbR
- SWR
- ARD
- Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Forest for the Trees about?
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.
Who directed The Forest for the Trees?
The Forest for the Trees was directed by Maren Ade.
How long is The Forest for the Trees?
The Forest for the Trees has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Forest for the Trees released?
The Forest for the Trees was released on September 16, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Forest for the Trees?
The main cast of The Forest for the Trees includes Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, Jan Neumann, Ilona Schulz, Robert Schupp.