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The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

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The story of one shepherd's single-handed quest to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the French Alps throughout the first half of the 20th century.The story of one shepherd's single-handed quest to re-forest a desolate valley in the foothills of the French Alps throughout the first half of the 20th century.

May 13, 1987 · Directed by Frédéric Back

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Philippe Noiret
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