Tree of Blood ( 1996 )

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.

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

José Carlos Imbombo

Pedro Dias

Suleimane