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The Forest for the Trees (2004)

ComedyDrama

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.

Release Date
September 16, 2004
Runtime
1h 21m
Rating
6.6/10 (49 votes)

Director: Maren Ade

Cast: Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, Jan Neumann, Ilona Schulz, Robert Schupp, Heinz Röser-Dümmig, Martina Eckrich, Nina Fiedler

Production: Komplizen Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe, KaufmannWöbke GbR, SWR
mockeryfailureidealistteacherbetrayal by friendwoman director
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pancine - 6/10

Easy to identify with Melanie and the end was moving but much of the film is uninvolved and lightweight.

February 10, 2019

The Forest for the Trees

The Forest for the Trees

6.6
81 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageGerman
Release Date9/16/2004
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Cast

Eva Löbau

as Melanie Pröschle

Daniela Holtz

as Tina Schaffner

JN

Jan Neumann

as Thorsten Rehm

Ilona Schulz

as Frau Sussmann

Robert Schupp

as Tobias

HR

Heinz Röser-Dümmig

as Lutger Reinhardt

ME

Martina Eckrich

as Renate Pföhler

NF

Nina Fiedler

as Bine

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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.

How long is The Forest for the Trees?

1h 21m

When was The Forest for the Trees released?

September 16, 2004

Who directed The Forest for the Trees?

Maren Ade

Who stars in The Forest for the Trees?

Eva Löbau, Daniela Holtz, Jan Neumann

What genre is The Forest for the Trees?

Comedy, Drama

Is The Forest for the Trees available to stream?

Yes, on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel