
Tree of Blood
6.6/101h 35m1996

Overview
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.
Genres
Drama
Production Companies

Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement
Fondazione MonteCinemaVerità Locarno
Les Matins Films
Arco Iris

SP Filmes

Lucie Films
Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique

Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual

Hubert Bals Fund
Trigon Films

Additional Information
Original Title:Po di sangui
Original Language:French
Status:Released