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The man who planted trees /

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In narrated animation, this video tells the story of Elzéard Bouffler, who planted trees which subsequently flourished, changed the landscape and life of the place he lives.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Homme qui plantait des arbres.
Corporate Author: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Other Authors: Giono, Jean, 1895-1970, Back, Frédéric, 1924-, Plummer, Christopher
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Language Notes:English version of the Canadian short film.
Published: [Canada] : The Corporation : [1990]
Subjects:
Bouffler, Elzéard, > -1947.
Tree planting > France > Citizen participation.
Conservationists > France > Biography.
Animated films.
Description
Summary:In narrated animation, this video tells the story of Elzéard Bouffler, who planted trees which subsequently flourished, changed the landscape and life of the place he lives.
Item Description:From the story by Jean Giono.
Originally released as a short film in 1987.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (30 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS, NTSC.
Awards:Academy Awards, 1987: Best Short Film Animated (Frédéric Back)
Production Credits:Design and animation, Frédéric Back.