ISFiT presents: Movie screening Fearing of Nature: Once Upon a Time in a Forest (2024) // Vuelie

What secrets does the forest keep? What stories whisper between its towering trees and tangled roots?
Once Upon a Time in a Forest (2024) is a visually stunning and deeply immersive documentary that takes us into the hidden world of nature—where myths and reality blur, and the forest itself becomes a living, breathing character.
Through mesmerizing cinematography and an evocative, dreamlike narrative, the film explores the delicate balance between humans and the wilderness, questioning our place in the natural order. It invites us to listen—to the rustling leaves, to the animals that move unseen, and to the echoes of ancient stories woven into the land.
Imagine stepping into a world where the forest is more than just trees and shadows—it is alive, breathing, watching. The wind whispers secrets through the branches, and ancient stories linger in the damp earth beneath your feet. Once Upon a Time in a Forest is not just a film; it is an invitation to lose yourself in this untamed realm, where myths intertwine with reality and the line between the seen and the unseen begins to blur.
For those who find wonder in the hidden rhythms of nature, who believe that forests hold echoes of the past, and who feel a quiet reverence in the presence of something greater than themselves, this film is a journey waiting to be taken. It is a poetic and deeply immersive experience—one that doesn’t just document the wild but lets you feel its pulse.
It is also a reminder that our connection to the natural world is fragile, that the balance between humanity and the environment is delicate, and that when we forget to listen, something vital is lost.
Step into the forest. Let it pull you under its canopy. And when the film ends, ask yourself: Were you merely a visitor, or have you always been part of the story?