The Tree of Authenticity
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8.7 | 2025 | 1h 29m

The Tree of Authenticity

Documentary

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.

Sammy Baloji Director
Sammy Baloji Writer
Ellen Meiresonne Writer

Top Billed Cast

Edson Anibal

Edson Anibal

Diederik Peeters

Diederik Peeters