The Tree of Authenticity
L'arbre de l'authenticité
Synopsis
Photographer and visual artist Sammy Baloji’s fascinating film essay explores the Democratic Republic of Congo’s colonial history and its ecological significance. Drawing on research from the 1930s, the film highlights the Congo Basin’s vital role in consuming carbon dioxide and shaping global environmental balance over a century.
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Trailer | L'Arbre de l'authenticité | Sammy Baloji
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sammy Baloji
- Screenplay & Story
- Sammy Baloji, Ellen Meiresonne, David van Reybrouck, Thomas Hendricks
- Original Title
- L'arbre de l'authenticité
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Congo
- Spoken Languages
- French, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Twenty Nine Studio & Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sammy Baloji
Sammy Baloji, Ellen Meiresonne, David van Reybrouck, Thomas Hendricks
Franck Moka
Luca Mattei
Rosa Spaliviero
Department Leadership Roster
Sammy Baloji
Director
Rosa Spaliviero
Producer
Sammy Baloji
Writer
Ellen Meiresonne
Writer
David van Reybrouck
Writer
Thomas Hendricks
Writer
Luca Mattei
Editor
Franck Moka
Director of Photography
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What is The Tree of Authenticity about?
Photographer and visual artist Sammy Baloji’s fascinating film essay explores the Democratic Republic of Congo’s colonial history and its ecological significance. Drawing on research from the 1930s, the film highlights the Congo Basin’s vital role in consuming carbon dioxide and shaping global environmental balance over a century.
Who directed The Tree of Authenticity?
The Tree of Authenticity was directed by Sammy Baloji.
Who stars in The Tree of Authenticity?
The principal cast of The Tree of Authenticity includes Edson Anibal, Diederik Peeters.
When was The Tree of Authenticity released and how long is it?
The Tree of Authenticity was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.