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22 minGdocumentary

Synopsis

Every day, Robert cycles through the woods between Odoorn and Exloo, where time seems to pass differently for him and his friends Ytzen and Rinke.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • Meet Robert, Rinke, and Ytzen in their forest home.
  • Find out about trees losing leaves in September.
  • See unique musical instruments made from dead trees.

Did You Know

  • Ytzen claims that in the forest, 'there is no time, there is just being.'
  • Trees in the forest lose their leaves as early as September.
  • Wietse de Haan and Evert Prummel build instruments from dead trees.

Perfect For

Nature enthusiastsMusic loversLocal history fans
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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Ytzen and Rinke do in the woods?

Ytzen and Rinke live in the middle of the woods between the villages of Odoorn and Exloo.

What unique phenomenon do the characters observe in the forest?

They observe trees losing their leaves in September and plants starting to grow in the middle of winter.

Who builds instruments from dead trees in the documentary?

Wietse de Haan and Evert Prummel build instruments from dead trees, and all the music in the film is played on these instruments.

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