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Tree of Blood (1996)

★ 6.6/10 95 min Drama, Fantasy France, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Tunisia French
Director: Flora Gomes
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top 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

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