Whispers in the Woods
2025
Documentary
1h35
Joann Acher rated ★ 7/10
Documentaire animalier dans les Vosges par Vincent Munier, mais pas que car on suit aussi sa famille (son fils et son père) avec qui il partage sa passion de l'affût et du monde animal C'est un peu moins exotique que la panthère des neiges mais justement le film redore vraiment le blason des forêts vosgiennes, les images sont magnifiques. Ça m'a donné envie d'aller chercher le brame du cerf à l'automne. J'avais peur que ça prenne un ton trop moralisateur genre 'la nature on la détruit boooouh honte ' ou un ton trop mielleux, mais justement c'est bien dosé et le sujet c'est plutôt la passion pour le monde animal, et ça j'ai beaucoup aimé. Beaucoup de forêts avec de la brume, propices a une petite sieste au ciné mais ça reste un très beau film
Synopsis
In the heart of the tranquil Vosges forests, where lynxes, bears and deer roam freely, Vincent Munier accompanies his father on his expeditions. He not only seeks to capture the visual wonders of this forest kingdom, but also aims to make its sounds audible. Every whisper of the forest is a reminder of the knowledge of nature that his father once imbued in him – knowledge that Vincent now passes on to his own son. Vincent Munier combines breathtaking footage of nature and its sounds to create a fairytale-like cinematic experience that slows time down.
Community Reviews
Viewers are captivated by 'Whispers in the Woods,' praising its stunning visuals and the profound auditory experience of the forest's natural sounds. The film is celebrated for its heartfelt portrayal of a three-generation family sharing their deep connection with nature, offering a contemplative and almost magical cinematic journey. While the documentary's slow pace and focus on the beauty of nature are appreciated, some find these elements lead to a lack of engaging narrative.
👍 Breathtaking visuals and immersive sound design
👎 May feel slow and lacking in narrative for some
