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The Forest for the Trees

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6.6/10 • 43

2004-09-161h 21m

ComedyDrama

As an awkward idealistic high school teacher begins her first job in the city, things turn out to be much tougher than she had imagined.

Directors
Maren Ade
Writters
Maren Ade
Editors
Heike Parplies

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Eva Löbau

    Eva Löbau

    Melanie Pröschle

  2. Daniela Holtz

    Daniela Holtz

    Tina Schaffner

  3. Jan Neumann

    Jan Neumann

    Thorsten Rehm

  4. Ilona Schulz

    Ilona Schulz

    Frau Sussmann

  5. Robert Schupp

    Robert Schupp

    Tobias

  6. Heinz Röser-Dümmig

    Heinz Röser-Dümmig

    Lutger Reinhardt

  7. Martina Eckrich

    Martina Eckrich

    Renate Pföhler

  8. Nina Fiedler

    Nina Fiedler

    Bine

  9. Hans-Rüdiger Kucich

    Hans-Rüdiger Kucich

    Gerd Postweiler

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pancine

Feb 10, 2019

6/10

Easy to identify with Melanie and the end was moving but much of the film is uninvolved and lightweight.

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Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
mockeryfailureidealistteacherbetrayal by friendwoman director