Forest Gump

An insightful view into the behind the scenes of the classic hit Forrest Gump (1994). The film's cast and director Robert Zemeckis share their views on the project and the great experiences this incredible team had while being part of this award-winning epic film.

Writer and environmentalist Peter Owen-Jones spends a year in the enchanting landscapes of the New Forest, exploring its wildlife, history and meeting the Commoners, the people whose ancient way of life has helped shaped the land since Neolithic times. ‘The New Forest is a timeless place - there are no fences and the animals roam free. I’ve always wondered how the forest and the commoning way of life have survived in the middle of southern England for so long. It’s been an incredible experience finding out.’ - Peter Owen-Jones.

Tale of a Forest is a film for the whole family about the unique Finnish forest with its colourful and diverse life.

Visionary scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger takes us on a journey to the ancient forests of the northern hemisphere, revealing the profound connection that exists between trees and human life and the vital ways that trees sustain all life on the planet.

In the heart of Tokyo lies the sacred forest of Meiji Jingu, one of the most visited shrines in Japan. Only a select few know the secret of this restricted forest. The seemingly primeval forest is a man-made creation, a result of a century-old grandiose experiment. For the first time, the outcome of this experiment is revealed and recorded on camera. Strange and wondrous flora and fauna are found. But how has such a rich forest taken root in a metropolis? Join us as we unveil the mystery of Meiji Jingu's sacred forest.

The Amazonian rainforest, flooded by up to ten metres of water each year, is one of the world's last wetland frontiers and our planet's most diverse and mysterious ecosystem. A magical, submerged world and the greatest river system on Earth, these huge flood plains are home to many beautiful and remarkable creatures - living reminders of its long and complex past.

The Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011 turned the surrounding towns into a desolate land, making the area into a "radioactive forest". Without human presence, the land is roamed by wildlife like civets, macaques and wild boars. A project is underway to study the deserted areas by attaching a camera to wild boars to record the conditions of the former farmlands. 5 years after the disaster, we take a close look at how radiation has affected the wildlife, and what it entails for us humans.

Forest Governance Initiative will contribute to the global tropical forest and biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation by using Japan's advanced satellite technology and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

A strategic peak on the German border is the source of a violent battle between US Rangers and Nazi forces.

"Racing Through the Forest - The History of the 1950-56 Pebble Beach Road Races".