Back then in the forest

This fragile environmental documentary from Finland follows a group of young activists who stand up to industrial giants who are systematically destroying forests and endangering the environment. Beautiful compositions and a change of film formats seamlessly blend with rhythmic editing, presenting the peace and wisdom of nature, the meaning of which is often forgotten in a hectic era. The depiction of nature is warm, full of hope and interwoven with imaginative symbolism. Just let yourself be carried away.

The film Once Upon a Time in the Woods, whose title refers to the great and mythic Westerns, is the exact opposite of this tough and physically powerful genre. This fragile environmental documentary from Finland follows a group of young activists who stand up to industrial giants who are systematically destroying forests and threatening the environment. The film maximally aestheticizes the harmonious environment of the forest, which takes on an almost spiritual dimension. Beautiful compositions and alternation of film formats seamlessly blend with rhythmic editing, thanks to which the peace and wisdom of nature, the importance of which is often forgotten in a hectic era, is presented. Crystal clear lakes, ancient trees and a perfect symbiosis of diverse animals. It is an empathetic ode to the environment and those who try to protect it. Director Virpi Suutari creates an almost fairy-tale environment, whose fluidity and charming world are constantly disrupted. The depiction of nature is warm, hopeful, and interwoven with imaginative symbolism. You just have to let yourself be carried away.

Location : Smile Cinema