Tree of Blood
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.
Cast
Ramiro Naka
as Dou
Bia Gomes
as Antonia
Edna Evora
as Saly
Adama Kouyaté
as Calacalado
Dadu Cisse
as Puntcha
Dulcenia Bidjanque
as Luana
Djuco Bodjan
as N'te
Jorge Quintino Biague
as Mudo
José Carlos Imbombo
as
Pedro Dias
as Suleimane
