Tree of Blood
1996 · 95 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 102 VOTES · DIR. Flora Gomes
Overview
Done in the style of an African folk tale, this film, a collaboration between European and African countries, is said to be among the most elaborate, high tech film in African film. Exquisitely photographed and filled with archetypal figures to create a poetic look at nature's revenge against those who would exploit her. It is set in the forest village of Amanha Lundju, a place where the birth of children is celebrated by the planting of a tree. The trees are considered spiritual twins. But for every tree planted, the rapacious state destroys many more for firewood and lumber.
Dialogue Timeline — 616 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:28 Our tradition is that when twins are born...
00:06:03 Calacalado, where is Calacalado?
00:11:18 Don't forget that Calacalado alone decides...
00:13:25 The cranes! Their departure is a sign of imminent death.
00:15:42 Remember he's listening to us.
00:17:26 He lived too fast.
00:20:07 No way! Don't touch this door.
00:21:24 Calacalado will damn you!
00:24:15 The forest is burning.
00:27:28 Don't cry, Sally.
00:29:04 Hurry up! The mute freed your cow!
00:32:18 This means "tomorrow is far away".
00:33:57 Stop! Dad agreed!
00:37:16 We are twins.
00:38:57 I'm proud you chose me, Sally.
00:40:54 One night, he came unexpectedly.
00:44:46 Who am I...
00:53:01 The turtles didn't find the way back...
00:55:32 Chickens are ready.
00:58:45 Even the earth and the trees.
01:01:35 Go away! Gt on your way!
01:05:23 Maybe to Gods wanted him.
01:18:19 is a web to show the way.
01:23:22 Hey mute!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed616
Dialogue density6.5 lines / min
First line00:00:28
Final line01:23:22
Production Record
DirectorFlora Gomes
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes102