The Tree of Authenticity
30 April 2025·1h 29min
Documentary
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.
Director:Sammy BalojiCast:Edson Anibal, Diederik Peeters
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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Original Title
L'arbre de l'authenticité
Status
Released
Release Date
30/04/2025
Original Language
Dutch
Production Country
Belgium, Congo - Kinshasa
