The Sound of Trees
The Sound of Trees

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The Sound of Trees

2015
Movie
77 min
French

At 17, Jérémie dreams of a better place, far from the family sawmill and his native village in Bas-Saint-Laurent. The situation despairs his father Régis, who blames a small-time drug dealer for this disinterest. When the older brother leaves, the lives of Jérémie and Régis are turned upside down.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: David ChenGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote, isolated community, a series of disturbing events begin to unfold after a peculiar forest starts exhibiting strange auditory phenomena. A young journalist, investigating the local legends surrounding the woods, uncovers a dark secret that links the unsettling sounds to the town's hidden history. As the mystery deepens, she finds herself in a race against time to expose the truth before the phenomena consume the community entirely.

Critical Reception

The Sound of Trees received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and unique premise, though some found the pacing to be slow. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its unconventional narrative and others finding it too abstract.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and intriguing mystery.

  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and ambiguous ending.

  • Appreciated for its unique blend of psychological thriller and folk horror elements.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'The Sound of Trees' to be a thought-provoking and eerie film, appreciating its unique concept and suspenseful build-up. Some viewers felt the narrative was a bit convoluted and could have benefited from clearer explanations.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Film at the 2015 Whistler Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive soundscapes used in the film were created by sampling real-world forest sounds and manipulating them to evoke a sense of unease and mystery.

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