Heart of an Oak

Heart of an Oak

A home like no other.

Directed by Laurent Charbonnier, Michel Seydoux

Produced by Winds, Gaumont

202281 min7.5 / 10

A tender, visually stunning nature documentary that celebrates the interconnected web of life sustained by a centuries-old oak tree, suffused with wonder and reverence for the natural world.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Heart of an Oak easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does Heart of an Oak end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Heart of an Oak scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Heart of an Oak violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Heart of an Oak sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

78/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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