Movies by Rita Leistner
Welcome to our dedicated selection of films directed by Rita Leistner. Here, you can explore a diverse range of works that highlight Rita Leistner’s unique vision, storytelling style, and contribution to the world of cinema. Whether you’re an avid fan or discovering Rita leistner’s filmography for the first time, this collection will guide you through critically acclaimed masterpieces, hidden gems, and influential titles that have shaped the director’s legacy.
Forest for the Trees (2021)
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Award-winning war photographer Rita Leistner goes back to her roots as a tree planter in the wilderness of British Columbia, offering an inside take on the grueling, sometimes fun and always life-changing experience of restoring Canada’s forests. Leistner, who has photographed some of the world’s most dangerous places, credits the challenge of tree-planting for her physical and mental endurance. In Forest for the Trees, her first feature film, she revisits her past to share the lessons she learned. The film introduces us to everyday life on the “cut-block” and the brave souls who fight through rough terrains and work endless hours to bring