Heart of an Oak

  • Documentary
2/23/2022
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A home like no other.

Once upon a time, there was a pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), born in 1810, 210 years old and a pillar in its kingdom. This spectacular adventure features an extraordinary cast: squirrels, barnacles, jays, ants, field mice... This vibrant, whirring, marvelous little world seals its destiny around the majestic tree that welcomes them, feeds them and protects them from its roots to its crown. A poetic ode to life, in which nature alone expresses itself.

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  • Geronimo1967

    I used to work with some of the folks who created for the BBCs acclaimed Natural History Unit in Bristol so knew of a few tricks of the trade used here but there are still some other marvellously creative techniques employed to depict the life of an ancient French oak tree. We begin with a threatening storm that billows the branches and as the clouds gather causes great consternation amongst the myriad of animals, birds and insects that call this their home. Its especially dangerous for those whose homes and families are underground and prone to the flooding that might just result. Thats just the start of the seasonal cycle that shows us these creatures that eat foliage, detritus and each other and some of the photography is astonishing. Ow...

    February 22, 2025

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