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.
Release Date | November 13, 1996 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Po di sangui | |
Runtime | 1h 35min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | French, Portuguese | |
Original Language | French | |
Production Countries | France, Guinea-Bissau, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Tunisia | |
Production Companies | RTPMinistère Français de la Coopération et du DéveloppementFondazione MonteCinemaVerità LocarnoLes Matins FilmsArco IrisFilms sans frontièresSP FilmesCinétéléfilmsLucie FilmsAgence de la Coopération Culturelle et TechniqueMinistère de la cultureInstituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e AudiovisualSacemHubert Bals FundTrigon FilmsCanal+ Horizons |