Tree of Blood (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.
Director: Flora Gomes
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 13, 1996
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
Screenplay
Music: Pablo Cueco
Cinematography: Vincenzo Marano
Editing: Christiane Lack
Production: 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
Country: France, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Tunisia
Language: Français, Português
Original Language: fr
Keywords
africa, based on myths, legends or folklore
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tree of Blood about?
- 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.
- Who directed Tree of Blood?
- Tree of Blood was directed by Flora Gomes.
- Who stars in Tree of Blood?
- Tree of Blood stars Ramiro Naka, Bia Gomes, Edna Evora, Adama Kouyaté, Dadu Cisse, Dulcenia Bidjanque.
- How long is Tree of Blood?
- Tree of Blood has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Tree of Blood?
- Tree of Blood is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Tree of Blood produced?
- Tree of Blood was produced in France, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Tunisia.