Genres like romance, action, comedy, thriller, crime, etc., are quite common in movies with very few portraying poignant storylines, such as the relationship between Humans and plants.
So, let’s explore this list of 7 touching movies depicting the bond between humans and plants.
Sati (1989): Starring Shabana Azmi, it tells the story of a young mute, orphan, Brahmin girl who is married off to an ancient tree to get rid of her bad fate and how she finds comfort and shelter in it.
Pather Panchali (1955): Satyajit Ray’s movie features the character Durga as a child of nature, showcasing poignant scenes like hiding her face behind heart-shaped leaves or a water hyacinth covering her necklace.
Chidambaram (1985): The movie features a great part depicting the relationship between the characters and plants. It tells about how the bougainvillaea plant signifies changes in the human psyche.
Bancharamer Bagan (1980): It showcases the struggle between two metaphors, a land which a landlord wants to acquire because of its monetary value and dense foliage on the land which can’t be priced.
Le bonheur (1965): A romance drama which portrays sunflowers as a deception; a cheerful projection of the multilayered human psyche.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994): The big tree shown in the movie where the protagonist returns after escaping prison has established itself as a character of the movie and boosts tourism with a cult status among fans.
Through the Olive Trees (1994): It's depicted in three stages; the director’s other works and his relationship with the actors. The last part is set in olive groves, shedding light on the character's consciousness.