Po Di Sangui


1h 33m 1996

Brief Synopsis

Set in the forest village of Amanha Lundju in Guinea Bissau, a magical tale of ritual and folklore surrounding one community's tradition which requires that each villager's birth is celebrated by the planting of a tree that grows and flourishes alongside its human counterpart.

Film Details

Also Known As
Tree of Blood
Genre
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Arco Iris; Sp Filmes
Distribution Company
Mecure Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

Set in the forest village of Amanha Lundju in Guinea Bissau, a magical tale of ritual and folklore surrounding one community's tradition which requires that each villager's birth is celebrated by the planting of a tree that grows and flourishes alongside its human counterpart.

Film Details

Also Known As
Tree of Blood
Genre
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Arco Iris; Sp Filmes
Distribution Company
Mecure Distribution

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at "4th New York African Film Festival" (Walter Reade) in New York City April 15-24, 1998.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (in competition) May 9-20, 1996.

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 22 - September 2, 1996.

Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of series "Spotlight on African Filmmakers" May 1-4, 1999.

35mm

color

dialogue Creole