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The Giants

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The Giants explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in a poetic portrait of environmentalist Bob Brown and the forest. From a seedling to forest elder: the film is a masterclass that draws on Bob's 50 years of inspiring activism, from the Franklin campaign for Tasmania's last wild river, to today's battle for the Tarkine rainforest. Told in Bob's own words, his story is interwoven with the extraordinary life cycle of Australia's giant trees, bought to the screen with stunning cinematography and immersive animated forest landscapes.

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David Stratton The Australian This story has been told more than once in documentaries, but never as potently and as comprehensively as it is here. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 21, 2023 Full Review Luke Buckmaster Guardian Beautifully balanced, ruminative and rousing. Rated: 4/5 Apr 21, 2023 Full Review Stephen A. Russell ScreenHub Equal-parts rousing and soothing; a beautiful reminder that we’re stronger together. Dec 21, 2023 Full Review Nadine Whitney The Curb The Giants is a testament to Bob Brown and a testament to nature’s ability to heal and nurture not only itself, but humans when they give it the opportunity. Sep 6, 2023 Full Review David Griffiths Subculture Entertainment Fascinating documentary that manages to mix unique information about the Tasmanian ecosystem and one the state's leading environmentalist and politicians - Bob Brown. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 22, 2023 Full Review Sarah Ward Concrete Playground Showing all the green splendour it possibly can is equally a must and a masterstroke. Jul 22, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Emily T A phenomenal film that remind us of the power that one single voice can ignite when they live by their values and stand up for what is right. Beautiful forest animation to accompany a fascinating story of the life of Bob Brown and the science of the forests and Tasmanian wilderness. A deeply inspiring and energising watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/26/23 Full Review Laurie F Excellent Documentary, not just on a very brave and heroic man, but also on the environmental activists who are putting their lives on the line to help preserve our fragile world. I'd love to see a trimmed down version shown to all school kids so they grow up realising that the natural resources are not disposable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/05/23 Full Review Gary S Absolutely amazing! More than just a chronological story of the courageous Bob Brown.... This is a hugely entertaining and informative look into the world of giant trees, fungi, and nature. 70% of the planets wildlife has disappeared in the last 70 years. What will you do? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The Giants explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in a poetic portrait of environmentalist Bob Brown and the forest. From a seedling to forest elder: the film is a masterclass that draws on Bob's 50 years of inspiring activism, from the Franklin campaign for Tasmania's last wild river, to today's battle for the Tarkine rainforest. Told in Bob's own words, his story is interwoven with the extraordinary life cycle of Australia's giant trees, bought to the screen with stunning cinematography and immersive animated forest landscapes.
Director
Rachael Antony, Laurence Billiet, Rachel Antony
Producer
Rachael Antony, Laurence Billiet, Rachel Antony
Screenwriter
Rachael Antony, Laurence Billiet, Laurence Billiet, Rachel Antony
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Nature
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 52m