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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Flora Gomes Director · Anita Fernández Writer Pablo Cueco Composer
First release November 13, 1996 · Produced in France, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Tunisia · Languages French, Portuguese
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RTP
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Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement
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Fondazione MonteCinemaVerità Locarno
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Les Matins Films
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Arco Iris
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Films sans frontières
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SP Filmes
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Cinétéléfilms
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Lucie Films
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Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique
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Ministère de la Culture
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Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual
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Sacem
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Hubert Bals Fund
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Trigon Films
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Canal+ Horizons
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Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP)
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France · Guinea-Bissau · Italy · Netherlands · Portugal · Tunisia
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Original title
Po di sangui
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French · Portuguese
Release dates
France · November 13, 1996
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