The Tree of Authenticity
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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The Tree of Authenticity
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 2, 2025
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
L’arbre de l’authenticité
Production Companies
Twenty Nine Studio & Production
Director
Sammy Baloji
Description
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.
