Tree of Blood

Tree of Blood

90 mins | Drama | Nov. 13, 1996

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.

Tree of Blood

90 mins | Drama | Nov. 13, 1996

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.
Producers RTP
Original title Po di sangui
Directors Flora Gomes
Writers Flora Gomes, Anita Fernández

Cast

Djuco Bodjan

as N'te

Dadu Cisse

as Puntcha

Edna Evora

as Saly

Bia Gomes

as Antonia

Adama Kouyaté

as Calacalado

Ramiro Naka

as Dou