Tree of Blood

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.

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

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