PLYMOUTH URBAN TREE FESTIVAL

Ahead of the screening, join Cornish nature singer Kelsey Michael for a fun, group, singing workshop in Drakes Place on North Hill - no experience necessary! Free event starting at 5.30pm, open to all ages. Advance booking required HERE.

Dir. Laurent Charbonnier, Michel Seydoux, France, 2024, 81 mins. Cast. Woodland creatures. https://plymouthartscinema.org/whats-on/heart-of-an-oak-u-plymouth-urban-tree-festival/

Discover the untold stories of the forest in a spectacular new wildlife adventure! This poetic and beautiful documentary follows a year in the life of a majestic, 210-year-old oak tree and its many inhabitants, exploring the immensely rich universe thriving beneath its branches. Featuring a unique cast including squirrels, birds, ants and mice, and packed with humour, joy and heart-in-your-mouth action, this remarkably unique feature offers a fascinating insight into the heart of a buzzing, vibrant, eco-system, completely immersing the viewer into the heart of a tree and telling stories that will both touch and surprise audiences, whether young or old, and irrespective of their ecological awareness.

"Mesmerising… A hypnotic assault on the senses that captures the beauty and might of our natural world" – Little White Lies

For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk

The screening of Heart of an Oak will be preceded by Woodland Trust's short film "Recovering the Rainforest" (11 mins)

We're also hosting a Family Friendly screening of HEART OF AN OAK on Saturday 17th May at 2.30pm, with a free craft workshop from 1pm. Click here for more information and tickets.

Plymouth Urban Tree Festival is hosted by Plymouth Tree People from 10th to 18th May 2025 with a range of (mostly) free activities taking place across the city:

https://plymouthurbantreefestival.com/