Oblivion Tree (2013)

Filmed in Ouidah, which was once home to one of Africa’s biggest slave trafficking ports, the artist walks 437 times around the Tree of Forgetfulness, which men were made to encircle seven times in a rite meant to erase their memories of the past.

Director: Paulo Nazareth
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:
Country: Benin, Brazil
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paulo Nazareth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oblivion Tree about?
Filmed in Ouidah, which was once home to one of Africa’s biggest slave trafficking ports, the artist walks 437 times around the Tree of Forgetfulness, which men were made to encircle seven times in a rite meant to erase their memories of the past.
Who directed Oblivion Tree?
Oblivion Tree was directed by Paulo Nazareth.
How long is Oblivion Tree?
Oblivion Tree has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
Where was Oblivion Tree produced?
Oblivion Tree was produced in Benin, Brazil.