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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Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual
RTP
Ministère de la Culture
Trigon Films
Sacem
Hubert Bals Fund
Les Matins Films
Canal+ Horizons
Arco Iris
Agence de la Coopération Culturelle et Technique
Cinétéléfilms
Lucie Films
Fondazione MonteCinemaVerità Locarno
SP Filmes
Films sans frontières
Ministère Français de la Coopération et du Développement
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