The Giants

2023

1h 52m

Biography

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Nature

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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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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

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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

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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

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Laurence Billiet

Director

Rachel Antony

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Bob Brown

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Laurence Billiet

Screenwriter

Rachel Antony

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Laurence Billiet

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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

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Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

Beautifully balanced, ruminative and rousing.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 21, 2023

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Stephen A. Russell

ScreenHub

Equal-parts rousing and soothing; a beautiful reminder that we’re stronger together.

Dec 21, 2023

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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

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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

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Sarah Ward

Concrete Playground

Showing all the green splendour it possibly can is equally a must and a masterstroke.

Jul 22, 2023

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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: Laurence Billiet, Rachel Antony
Producer: Helen Panckhurst, Paul Wiegard
Screenwriter: Laurence Billiet, Rachel Antony
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Nature
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 52m