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The Tree of Authenticity

20251h 29mSammy Baloji

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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.

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Climate ChangeEnvironmental DestructionPost-colonialClimate ObservatoryNature DocumentaryHuman Made DisasterPost ColonialismObservational DocumentaryHabitat DestructionHuman Impact

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What is The Tree of Authenticity (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in The Tree of Authenticity?

The Tree of Authenticity stars Edson Anibal, Diederik Peeters. The film was directed by Sammy Baloji.

How long is The Tree of Authenticity?

The Tree of Authenticity has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025.

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