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.
Directed by Flora Gomes · Written by Flora Gomes
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Cast
- Ramiro Naka Dou
- Bia Gomes Antonia
- Edna Evora Saly
- Adama Kouyaté Calacalado
- Dadu Cisse Puntcha
- Dulcenia Bidjanque Luana
- Djuco Bodjan N'te
- Jorge Quintino Biague Mudo
- José Carlos Imbombo
- Pedro Dias Suleimane
Make it a double feature
3h 7m together
Tree of Blood
Those Whom Death Refused
Both from Flora Gomes.
