Under the Hanging Tree (2023)

Under the Hanging Tree (2023) poster

Christina Mureti, an impetuous police officer from the city, is transferred to a small desert town in Namibia where she uncovers a series of grizzly animal sacrifices. Then a German farmer is found hung on the same tree where Christina’s ancestors were hung a century ago during Germany’s colonial war with the Herero. Only when Christina begins to learn about her people’s history and embraces some of its cultural wisdom is she able to solve the case.

Director: Perivi Katjavivi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: João Orecchia, Mpumelelo Mcata
Cinematography: Renier du Bruyn
Editing: Khalid Shamis
Production: Old Location Films, End Street Africa, 3600 Media
Country: Namibia
Language: Afrikaans, Deutsch, English
Original Language: af

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Under the Hanging Tree about?
Christina Mureti, an impetuous police officer from the city, is transferred to a small desert town in Namibia where she uncovers a series of grizzly animal sacrifices. Then a German farmer is found hung on the same tree where Christina’s ancestors were hung a century ago during Germany’s colonial war with the Herero. Only when Christina begins to learn about her people’s history and embraces some of its cultural wisdom is she able to solve the case.
Who directed Under the Hanging Tree?
Under the Hanging Tree was directed by Perivi Katjavivi.
Who stars in Under the Hanging Tree?
Under the Hanging Tree stars Girley Jazama, Dawie Engelbrecht, Roya Diehl, David Ndjavera, Petrina Ndjavera, Christian Siebahl.
How long is Under the Hanging Tree?
Under the Hanging Tree has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Under the Hanging Tree?
Under the Hanging Tree is a Drama film.
Where was Under the Hanging Tree produced?
Under the Hanging Tree was produced in Namibia.