Whispers in the Woods

Directed by Vincent Munier
France
2025
95 mins
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

Tickets

Wed 3 June 2026, 6:30pm
Event George St - Cinema 9
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
Sat 6 June 2026, 12pm
Sydney Opera House
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
Sat 13 June 2026, 6:30pm
Palace Norton St - Cinema 3
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
  • Program Strand
  • 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
  • Genre
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Australian Distributor: Madman Entertainment
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