8.7 Documentary

The Tree of Authenticity

2025
Trailer
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.
Release Date
2025-04-30
Status
Released
Original Title
L'arbre de l'authenticité
Runtime
1h 29m
Original Language
NL
Production Countries
Belgium, Congo
Production Companies
Twenty Nine Studio & Production
Overview
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.
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