Once Upon a Forest (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Once Upon a Forest is a 2013 documentary directed by Luc Jacquet, starring Francis Hallé and Michel Papineschi. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $2.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Luc Jacquet
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Bonne Pioche Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Once Upon a Forest About?
The premise of Once Upon a Forest without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Luc Jacquet invites viewers into a captivating world of natural beauty and wonder. The film offers a unique cinematic journey, showcasing the growth of a rainforest and revealing the delicate balance of its ecosystem. From the smallest creatures to the largest, every living thing plays a vital role in this untamed universe, delivering a sensory immersion into one of nature’s richest mysteries and highlighting the importance of environmental preservation.
Once Upon a Forest Cast & Characters
Francis Hallé leads the cast, with Michel Papineschi as Narrator (voice). Directed by Luc Jacquet.
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Director Luc Jacquet
- Francis Hallé as themselves
- Michel Papineschi as Narrator (voice)
More from Luc Jacquet
More films directed by Luc Jacquet, best-rated first: March of the Penguins, Antarctica: Ice and Sky and March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step.
Once Upon a Forest Plot Summary
What happens in Once Upon a Forest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sunlit meadow named Dapplewood, a small group of animal students—a mouse named Abigail, a mole named Edgar, a hedgehog named Russell, and a young badger named Michelle—study under the guidance of Michelle’s uncle, Cornelius. On a routine hike through the nearby woods, they stumble onto a road and witness a series of misfortunes that will change their world. Russell nearly gets struck by a car, and a glass bottle is hurled from a window. Moments later, a poison-gas truck careens toward them when its tire is punctured by the broken bottle, sending the vehicle skidding off the road and rupturing its tank. Gas begins to seep into the forest as the driver hurries away, leaving the small travelers in a suddenly dangerous landscape.
Full summary
The whole story of Once Upon a Forest, scene by scene
Once Upon a Forest Box Office
Once Upon a Forest grossed $2.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.7M
- International
- $2.7M
How Well Do You Know Once Upon a Forest?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What type of animal is Abigail?
Once Upon a Forest Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Das Geheimnis der Bäume” and “Sademetsän tarina”.
- Also known as
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- Das Geheimnis der Bäume
- Sademetsän tarina
- La forêt des pluies
- Byl sobie las
- Il était une forêt
- Volt egyszer egy erdő
- Oli kord üks mets
- Однажды в лесу
- Била једном једна шума
- Tajemství lesa
- Był sobie las
- 从前有座森林
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- Bol raz jeden les
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Once Upon a Forest FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Once Upon a Forest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Once Upon a Forest?
Once Upon a Forest runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Once Upon a Forest released?
Once Upon a Forest was released on August 29, 2013.
Who directed Once Upon a Forest?
Once Upon a Forest was directed by Luc Jacquet.
More films by Luc Jacquet Who is in the cast of Once Upon a Forest?
Once Upon a Forest stars Francis Hallé and Michel Papineschi as Narrator (voice).
How much did Once Upon a Forest make at the box office?
Once Upon a Forest grossed $2.7 million worldwide.
Does Once Upon a Forest have a post-credit scene?
No. Once Upon a Forest has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Once Upon a Forest in?
The original language of Once Upon a Forest is French.
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