Watching The Man Who Planted Trees, I felt a pleasant sense of peaceful happiness. Overall, it was not what I expected in that the plot did not take any dark turns, nor hurtle into a conflict. Throughout the entire movie, I was expecting World War I and II to tragically demolish poor Elzeard Bouffier's planted forest. After all, a major setback is what we are usually taught is needed in a story to increase tension. However, at the end of every tragedy, Bouffier's forest never faltered. The film stayed optimistic from start to finish.
Why did they do this? Well, seeing how the film is meant to be an allegory that shows how one man, with mere dedication, can make such a huge difference towards the happiness of thousands of people, a major tragedy would not serve this purpose well. The movie is to show how Bouffier triumphs in the end all on his own.
Other than that, I haven't watched a lot of animated films with such a nice style. Sure, it's not stellar and paintakingly amazing, but it's nice in its own way in that it uses such a traditional grainy minimalist look.
Other than that, good job Canada, you win again.
As Canada personified I accept your winnings.
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