This film captures the lives of people who live under the forest canopy and dedicate their lives to protecting it — from village elders and forest rangers to locals who have a deep love for nature.
Embracing the Forest
A glimpse into life beneath the forest canopy, where people, nature, and love for the forest intertwine as one.
A glimpse into life beneath the forest canopy, where people, nature, and love for the forest intertwine as one.
Year: 2023
Type: Documentary Film
Director: Nguyễn Hoàng Việt
Producer: Lam Hà
Cameraman: Bùi Mạnh Cường
Editor: Hào Phùng
Overview
Each person offers a different perspective, but they all share the same respect and affection for the forest.
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