Teviotville Tree facts for kids
The Teviotville Tree is a very large Moreton Bay fig tree located in Teviotville, Queensland, Australia. This amazing tree became famous when it was featured in a movie called L'Arbre (which means "The Tree" in French). The film was released in English as The Tree.
This special fig tree is about 130 years old. Movie producers from France searched for a long time to find the perfect tree for their film. They chose the Teviotville Tree because it was just right for the story they wanted to tell.
The Teviotville Tree
The Teviotville Tree is a type of plant known as a Moreton Bay fig. These trees are native to eastern Australia. They are known for growing very large and having wide, spreading branches. Their roots can also be quite impressive, often growing above ground.
This particular tree stands tall in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland. It has become a local landmark. People often visit to see its impressive size and beauty.
A Star Tree
The Teviotville Tree was chosen to be a main character in the movie The Tree. The filmmakers needed a tree that looked ancient and powerful. They also needed one that could be a central part of the story. After looking at many trees, they decided this fig tree was the best choice.
The tree's huge size and unique shape made it perfect for the film. It helped to create the right feeling and atmosphere for the movie.
The Movie "The Tree"
The movie The Tree is a story based on a novel by Judy Pascoe called Our Father Who Art in the Tree. It was made by filmmakers from both Australia and France. The main actress in the movie is Charlotte Gainsbourg, a well-known French star.
Filming for The Tree took about three months to complete. It finished in February 2010. The movie was then released in Australia later that year, on September 30, 2010. The story explores how a family deals with loss and finds comfort in nature, especially in the giant tree.
