Movie·2025·1h 29m
The Tree of Authenticity
Country
Belgium
Language
French
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The Story
Original title: L'arbre de l'authenticité
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.
Written By
Ellen Meiresonne, David van Reybrouck, Thomas Hendricks
Producer
Rosa Spaliviero
Cinematography
Franck Moka
Editor
Luca Mattei
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
3 votes
Where to watch
Region: GBFree
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Cast
Edson Anibal
Diederik Peeters
// crew
Crew
Sammy Baloji
Director, Writer
Rosa Spaliviero
Producer
Ellen Meiresonne
Writer
David van Reybrouck
Writer
Thomas Hendricks
Writer
Luca Mattei
Editor
Franck Moka
Director of Photography
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