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Release Year2025
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorSammy Baloji
WritersSammy Baloji, Ellen Meiresonne, David van Reybrouck
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.7 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsThe Tree of Authenticity
About The Tree of Authenticity
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.
Directed by Sammy Baloji, The Tree of Authenticity leans on a strong ensemble — Edson Anibal, Diederik Peeters — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2025.
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