Under the Hanging Tree
Synopsis
Christina Mureti, an impetuous police officer from the city, is transferred to a small desert town in Namibia where she uncovers a series of grizzly animal sacrifices. Then a German farmer is found hung on the same tree where Christina’s ancestors were hung a century ago during Germany’s colonial war with the Herero. Only when Christina begins to learn about her people’s history and embraces some of its cultural wisdom is she able to solve the case.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2024-06-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Perivi Katjavivi
- Screenplay & Story
- Perivi Katjavivi
- Original Score
- João Orecchia, Mpumelelo Mcata
- Original Title
- Under the Hanging Tree
- Country of Origin
- Namibia
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Old Location Films, End Street Africa, 3600 Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Perivi Katjavivi
Perivi Katjavivi
João Orecchia, Mpumelelo Mcata
Renier du Bruyn
Khalid Shamis
Mpumelelo Mcata, Anna Teeman, Perivi Katjavivi
Department Leadership Roster
Khalid Shamis
Editor
Mpumelelo Mcata
Producer
Anna Teeman
Producer
Renier du Bruyn
Director of Photography
Perivi Katjavivi
Screenplay
Perivi Katjavivi
Director
Perivi Katjavivi
Producer
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What is Under the Hanging Tree about?
Christina Mureti, an impetuous police officer from the city, is transferred to a small desert town in Namibia where she uncovers a series of grizzly animal sacrifices. Then a German farmer is found hung on the same tree where Christina’s ancestors were hung a century ago during Germany’s colonial war with the Herero. Only when Christina begins to learn about her people’s history and embraces some of its cultural wisdom is she able to solve the case.
Who directed Under the Hanging Tree?
Under the Hanging Tree was directed by Perivi Katjavivi.
Who stars in Under the Hanging Tree?
The principal cast of Under the Hanging Tree includes Girley Jazama, Dawie Engelbrecht, Roya Diehl, David Ndjavera, Petrina Ndjavera.
When was Under the Hanging Tree released and how long is it?
Under the Hanging Tree was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Under the Hanging Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Under the Hanging Tree was composed by João Orecchia, Mpumelelo Mcata.