The Tree of Authenticity (1970)
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.
Released: Jan 01, 1970
Runtime: 85 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Edson Anibal, Diederik Peeters
Crew: Sammy Baloji (Director), Rosa Spaliviero (Producer), Sammy Baloji (Writer), Ellen Meiresonne (Writer), David van Reybrouck (Writer), Thomas Hendricks (Writer)
