Tree of Blood
Po di sangui
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Flora Gomes
- Screenplay & Story
- Flora Gomes, Anita Fernández
- Original Score
- Pablo Cueco
- Original Title
- Po di sangui
- Country of Origin
- France, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Tunisia
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- RTP, Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement, Fondazione MonteCinemaVerità Locarno, Les Matins Films, Arco Iris, Films sans frontières, SP Filmes, Cinétéléfilms, Lucie Films, Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique, Ministère de la culture, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, Sacem, Hubert Bals Fund, Trigon Films, Canal+ Horizons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Flora Gomes
Flora Gomes, Anita Fernández
Pablo Cueco
Vincenzo Marano
Christiane Lack
Jean-Pierre Gallepe
Department Leadership Roster
Flora Gomes
Director
Vincenzo Marano
Director of Photography
Étienne Méry
Production Design
Jean-Pierre Gallepe
Producer
Pablo Cueco
Original Music Composer
Flora Gomes
Writer
Joseph Kpobly
Production Design
Christiane Lack
Editor
Anita Fernández
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tree of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tree of Blood about?
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.
Who directed Tree of Blood?
Tree of Blood was directed by Flora Gomes.
Who stars in Tree of Blood?
The principal cast of Tree of Blood includes Ramiro Naka, Bia Gomes, Edna Evora, Adama Kouyaté, Dadu Cisse.
When was Tree of Blood released and how long is it?
Tree of Blood was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Tree of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tree of Blood was composed by Pablo Cueco.