Faraway Roots (2002)

Faraway Roots (2002) poster

I travelled across Mauritania to find a tree that I saw from my window in Belgium. It wasn't a mythical tree, but rather one that could be anywhere. On my way, I met men and women who shared their perception of this quest and in doing so, in a roundabout way they shared some of their visions of the world and of existence. For some, my tree was the sign from the spirits, of the invisible or a call from light. For others, it was the symbol of a history, a culture or the end of a period in time. For yet others, it was a tree that you see only when you get lost...

Director: Pierre-Yves Vandeweerd
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Philippe Guilbert, Philippe Jadot
Editing: Philippe Boucq
Production: Cobra Films
Country: Belgium, Mauritania
Language: Français, Fulfulde
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre-Yves Vandeweerd
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faraway Roots about?
I travelled across Mauritania to find a tree that I saw from my window in Belgium. It wasn't a mythical tree, but rather one that could be anywhere. On my way, I met men and women who shared their perception of this quest and in doing so, in a roundabout way they shared some of their visions of the world and of existence. For some, my tree was the sign from the spirits, of the invisible or a call from light. For others, it was the symbol of a history, a culture or the end of a period in time. For yet others, it was a tree that you see only when you get lost...
Who directed Faraway Roots?
Faraway Roots was directed by Pierre-Yves Vandeweerd.
How long is Faraway Roots?
Faraway Roots has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Faraway Roots?
Faraway Roots is a Documentary film.
Where was Faraway Roots produced?
Faraway Roots was produced in Belgium, Mauritania.