The Secret of the Old Woods
General Proni inherits an ancient forest and sees only timber to be sold. His chainsaws are poised when his nature-sensitive nephew, Benito, arrives. The general soon discovers the woods are teeming with invisible spirits — capricious, ancient beings who guard their realm with quiet ferocity. What begins as a clash of greed and guardianship unfolds into a deeper journey, where balance sheets confront ancient magic, and a single man's choice will decide the fate of an entire hidden world.
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| Original Title | Il segreto del bosco vecchio |
| Year | 1993 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Family, Fantasy |
| Director | Ermanno Olmi |
| Runtime | 134 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (31 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
D'Alatri's film elevates an ecological fable into a genuinely magical experience, where every tree and stream feels authentically alive. The practical effects and mythological craftsmanship create a sense of wonder that feels earned, not manufactured for a young audience.
What lingers after the credits is a poignant tale of redemption, where the forest serves as a mirror for the human soul. It leaves a quiet, persistent hope for reconciliation with a natural world we too often seek only to dominate. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Ermanno Olmi
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The hidden breath of an ancient woodland, where light filters through leaves and silence holds whispered conversations.
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