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Tree of Blood

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.

Top Cast

  • Ramiro Naka

    Ramiro Naka

    Dou

  • Bia Gomes

    Bia Gomes

    Antonia

  • Edna Evora

    Edna Evora

    Saly

  • Adama Kouyaté

    Adama Kouyaté

    Calacalado

  • Dadu Cisse

    Dadu Cisse

    Puntcha

  • Dulcenia Bidjanque

    Dulcenia Bidjanque

    Luana

  • Djuco Bodjan

    Djuco Bodjan

    N'te

  • Jorge Quintino Biague

    Jorge Quintino Biague

    Mudo

  • José Carlos Imbombo

    José Carlos Imbombo

Overview

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.

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