New in Theater: The Silent Magic of the Woods in the Vosges - A Family's Generational Bond with the Vosges Forest Comes to Life on Screen

A new nature documentary, The Whisper of the Forests, arrives in cinemas on 19 February 2026. Directed by Lena Hartmann, the film follows a family's deep connection with the Vosges, one of France's oldest forests. Over decades, they have studied its wildlife in ways few ever experience.

Michel Munier has spent more than 800 nights in the Vosges, quietly observing its hidden creatures. His knowledge of animal behaviour and habitats has shaped his life—and now his family's.

His son Vincent first joined him in the forest at just twelve years old. Under his father's guidance, he learned to read tracks, recognise calls, and understand where animals shelter. Those skills became a shared passion. Now, Vincent's own son, Simon, walks the same paths. The film captures their journey together, moving through misty valleys and dense woodland. Hartmann's camera lingers on the forest's quiet beauty, turning their story into a visual meditation on nature. The result is not just a documentary but a rare glimpse into a world most never see. Wild boar, deer, and birds of prey move unseen through the trees. The Muniers know them by sound, by sign, by instinct.

The film offers audiences a chance to step into the Vosges alongside the Munier family. Their bond with the forest spans generations, built on patience and respect. For those who watch, it may change how they listen to the wild.