The Lost Forest (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film

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Released in 2020, The Lost Forest is a documentary film directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, running about 22 minutes. “THE LOCAL PEOPLE KNOW OF NOBODY IN THE SURROUNDINGS COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE EVER BEEN UP TO THE FOREST” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. How would natural habitats develop without human interference? In this documentary we follow an international team of scientists and explorers on an extraordinary mission in Mozambique to reach a forest that no human has set foot in. The team aims to collect data from the forest to help our understanding of how climate change is affecting our planet. But the forest sits atop a mountain, and to reach it, the team must first climb a sheer 100m wall of rock.

Who’s in it. The Lost Forest stars Julian Bayliss as Himself, Simon Willcock as Himself, Gabriela Bittencourt as Herself and Hermenegildo Matimele as Himself, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost Forest page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lost Forest (2020)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lost Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Lost Forest?
The Lost Forest stars Julian Bayliss, Simon Willcock, Gabriela Bittencourt, Hermenegildo Matimele and Ara Monadjem.
When was The Lost Forest released?
The Lost Forest was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.