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The secret language of trees - Camille Defrenne and Suzanne Simard

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Most of the forest lives in the shadow of the giants that make up the highest canopy. These are the oldest trees, with hundreds of children and grandchildren. They check in with their neighbors, share food, supplies and wisdom gained over their lives, all while rooted in place. How do they do this? Camille Defrenne and Suzanne Simard explore the vast root system and intricate communication of trees.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Suzanne Simmard, Camille Defrenne
Director
Avi Ofer
Narrator
Bethany Cutmore-Scott
Animator
Avi Ofer
Illustrator
Avi Ofer
Sound Designer
Cem Misirlioglu
Composer
Cem Misirlioglu
Music
Cem Misirlioglu
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Associate Editorial Producer
Elizabeth Cox
Fact-Checker
Eden Girma

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