Po di Sangui

  • 90'
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • 1996
In the village of Amanha Lundju a tree is planted to mark each birth. When a villager dies, such a tree becomes his soul. However more and more trees are cut down to satisfy the villagers' primary needs. Dou, a nomad, returns from the savanna. His twin brother Hami has just died. Dou has to take his place and live with Hami's wife and daughter. The young Saly, who was betrothed to Dou is insane with grief. When the forest rangers come from the big city, things get out of hand. The director hopes that his film will help make the viewer aware of the relationship between man and nature. It is a hopeful message from a Guinea Bissau subject to rapid industrial change.
  • 90'
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • 1996
Directors
Flores Gomes, Flora Gomes
Country of production
Guinea-Bissau
Year
1996
Festival Edition
IFFR 1997
Length
90'
Medium
35mm
International title
Tree of Blood
Language
Creools
Producer
Les Matins Films
Sales
Films Sans Frontières
Screenplay
Flora Gomes
Directors
Flores Gomes, Flora Gomes
Country of production
Guinea-Bissau
Year
1996
Festival Edition
IFFR 1997
Length
90'
Medium
35mm
International title
Tree of Blood
Language
Creools
Producer
Les Matins Films
Sales
Films Sans Frontières
Screenplay
Flora Gomes