Whispers in the Woods
2025
Documentary
1h35
Jim DE LA MARTINIERE rated ★ 8/10
Magnifique film de Vincent Munier, photographe animalier et connu notamment pour son film La Panthère des Neiges, avec Sylvain Tesson. On est dans les Vosges, dans une petite cabane, avec Vincent Munier, son père et son fils. 3 générations qui parlent de leur amour de la nature, leurs expériences de l’affut, de la transmission du savoir etc. On alterne entre des plans dans la cabane et la partie animalière avec les animaux de la forêt (les chouettes sont très drôles, la partie des cerfs est très impressionnante, et le fameux tétras dont ils parlent beaucoup que je ne connaissais pas, a l’air un peu débile mais marrant). Ce n’est pas un simple documentaire animalier, il y a une histoire, et c’est vraiment magnifique. Seul bémol : les plans de la forêt dans la brume, très beaux mais un peu trop fréquents et longs.
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
