The Forest for the Trees

2004 · 81 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 1,956 VOTES · DIR. Maren Ade

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Overview

As an awkward idealistic high school teacher begins her first job in the city, things turn out to be much tougher than she had imagined.

Dialogue Timeline — 958 lines

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00:00:34 I think that's it.
00:03:32 The two of us are getting off to a good start!
00:06:14 But, Ms. Pröschle, as for that "breath of fresh air,"
00:08:57 from the Environmental Protection Society.
00:12:03 Well, anyway, I'm looking for something
00:15:37 Why don't you come by sometime if you'd like?
00:18:57 - You can really see my whole apartment. - Yes, you can.
00:21:46 if you have any problems, then I'd be glad to...
00:24:18 Very nice.
00:27:09 Maybe I'll go for a bike ride later.
00:31:01 Well, I...
00:33:55 Could you hand these out, please?
00:36:03 Right.
00:38:46 I'll get you something.
00:40:56 Yes, of course. See you.
00:44:06 - Thank you. - You're welcome.
00:48:13 Anyway, it's school break and...
00:52:11 I'm sorry.
00:56:45 Have a good term.
01:00:19 I hope not.
01:02:57 I'm Melanie, a friend of Tina's.
01:07:10 Melanie, just drop it.
01:12:44 Blue or green wouldn't work as well.
01:16:33 So...

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed958
Dialogue density11.8 lines / min
First line00:00:34
Final line01:16:33

Production Record

DirectorMaren Ade
LanguageGerman
IMDb votes1,956