Tree of Blood

movie

Done in the style of an African folk tale, this film, a collaboration between European and African countries, is said to be among the most elaborate, high tech film in African film. Exquisitely photographed and filled with archetypal figures to create a poetic look at nature's revenge against those who would exploit her. It is set in the forest village of Amanha Lundju, a place where the birth of children is celebrated by the planting of a tree. The trees are considered spiritual twins. But for every tree planted, the rapacious state destroys many more for firewood and lumber.

Cast & crew

Adama Kouyaté · Bia Gomes · Dadu Cisse · Djuco Bodjan · Dulcenia Bidjanque · Edna Evora · Jorge Quintino Biague · José Carlos Imbombo · Pedro Dias · Ramiro Naka · Flora Gomes · Anita Fernández

Studios & networks

Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique · Arco Iris · Canal+ Horizons · Cinétéléfilms · Films sans frontières · Fondazione MonteCinemaVerità Locarno · Hubert Bals Fund · Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual · Les Matins Films · Lucie Films · Ministère de la culture · Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement