François-Xavier Drouet

François-Xavier Drouet

François-Xavier Drouet, born in 1980, graduated from the Lussas Master’s program in documentary filmmaking after studying political science and anthropology. He lives and works on the Millevaches plateau, where part of The Time of Forests was filmed.

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  • The Gospel of Revolution
    1:55:34
    The Gospel of Revolution

    The Gospel of Revolution

    Directed by François-Xavier Drouet • Documentary • 2024 • 116 minutes

    The revolutionary fervor that swept through Latin America in the 20th century owes much to the participation of millions of Christians who engaged in political struggles in the name of their faith. Driven by liberation theolog...

  • The Time of Forests
    1:43:43
    The Time of Forests

    The Time of Forests

    Directed by François-Xavier Drouet • Documentary • 2018 • 103 minutes

    As the symbol of authentic, preserved wild nature, forests are undergoing an unprecedented phase of industrialization. Heavy mechanization, monoculture, fertilizers and pesticides, loss of traditional know-how, forest manageme...

  • Treewashing: The Planting Illusion
    53:02
    Treewashing: The Planting Illusion

    Treewashing: The Planting Illusion

    Directed by François-Xavier Drouet • Documentary • 2026 • 53 minutes

    Will trees save the planet? That is the promise made by governments, the logging industry and various environmental organizations. As deforestation accelerates and CO2 emissions hit record highs, planting trees is touted as a c...

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