Tree of Blood

Drama | 1996-11-13 | France, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Tunisia

6.6 / 10

95 min.

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.

RTP

Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement

Fondazione MonteCinemaVerità Locarno

Les Matins Films

Arco Iris

Films sans frontières

SP Filmes

Cinétéléfilms

Lucie Films

Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique

Ministère de la culture

Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual

Sacem

Hubert Bals Fund

Trigon Films

Canal+ Horizons