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?
00:11:21 each one's place in the village.
00:13:31 I saw them leave before Hami...
00:16:05 Yorna, talk to him. He won't listen to me.
00:17:59 You should ask first.
00:20:19 The house must be ready.
00:22:16 We have...
00:24:41 even trees...
00:27:44 You can do nothing about my tears.
00:30:32 No.
00:32:39 "A tree of blood."
00:35:08 No. No.
00:37:43 He's wise.
00:39:45 I know he's listening to you.
00:44:05 The blood of these trees is red.
00:46:33 Turn off the radio!
00:54:46 He won't go out. I called him but he doesn't listen.
00:57:56 Ancestors!
01:00:50 I'll protect you all, good or bad.
01:02:19 You're like the fingers of one hand.
01:15:54 We are from Nodjourson. We're going to the forest for a better life.
01:19:35 A beautiful boy!
01:26:34 Now, we have to plant a lot of trees.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed616
Dialogue density6.5 lines / min
First line00:00:28
Final line01:26:34
Production Record
DirectorFlora Gomes
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes102