Whispers in the Woods

Directed by Vincent Munier

France

2025

95 mins

All Ages

A visual stunner, drawing one million people to French cinemas. Photographer Vincent Munier journeys with his father and son through the Vosges, France. Featuring music by Warren Ellis.

Three generations of the Munier family connect and explore the forests and mountains of the Vosges in France and Norway, moving quietly to glimpse owls, bears, deer, lynxes, and the elusive capercaillie. Vincent Munier (The Velvet Queen), the first three-time winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award, brings his unmatched eye for detail and light, crafting images that will inspire. Enhanced by the sounds of the forest and wildlife, with music contributions by composer Warren Ellis, the film fully immerses. Above all, it encourages us to put down our phones and reconnect with the extraordinary wildlife around us. A box office hit in France and winner of the 2026 César Award for Best Documentary Film.

“Doc draws one million spectators to French cinemas as celebration of nature strikes a chord in chaotic times.”

Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline

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Fri 5 June 2026, 8pm

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Sat 6 June 2026, 12pm

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Program Strand
International Documentaries
Original Title
LE CHANT DES FÔRETS
Year
2025
Classification
All Ages
Country
France
Language
In French with English subtitles
Director
Vincent Munier
Producer
Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin, Laurent Baujard, Vincent Munier
Cinematographer
Vincent Munier, Antoine Lavorel, Laurent Joffrion
Editor
Laurent Joffrion, Vincent Schmitt
Composer
Warren Ellis, Dom La Nena, Rosemary Standley
Genre
Documentary, Environment, Award Winner, Scandinavia, Action & Adventure, Family
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Company Credits
Australian Distributor: Madman Entertainment

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