The Tree of Knowledge
A Árvore do Conhecimento
Synopsis
Gaspard, a teenager from the suburbs of Lisbon, falls into the hands of the Ogre, a man who has made a pact with the Devil. The Ogre uses the boy to attract tourists, whom he transforms into animals and then kills. Gaspard escapes with a donkey and a dog that he has grown fond of, and in an enchanted manor, he meets the spirit of Queen D. Maria I.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugène Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugène Green
- Original Title
- A Árvore do Conhecimento
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- O Som e a Fúria, Le plein de super
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugène Green
Eugène Green
Raphaël O'Byrne
Laurence Larre
Luís Urbano, Sandro Aguilar, Julien Naveau
Department Leadership Roster
Eugène Green
Director
Eugène Green
Writer
Laurence Larre
Editor
Luís Urbano
Producer
Sandro Aguilar
Producer
Julien Naveau
Producer
Raphaël O'Byrne
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Tree of Knowledge.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tree of Knowledge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tree of Knowledge about?
Gaspard, a teenager from the suburbs of Lisbon, falls into the hands of the Ogre, a man who has made a pact with the Devil. The Ogre uses the boy to attract tourists, whom he transforms into animals and then kills. Gaspard escapes with a donkey and a dog that he has grown fond of, and in an enchanted manor, he meets the spirit of Queen D. Maria I.
Who directed The Tree of Knowledge?
The Tree of Knowledge was directed by Eugène Green.
Who stars in The Tree of Knowledge?
The principal cast of The Tree of Knowledge includes Rui Pedro Silva, Leonor Silveira, João Arrais, Ana Moreira, Diogo Dória.
When was The Tree of Knowledge released and how long is it?
The Tree of Knowledge was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.