The Tree of Authenticity(2025)
L'arbre de l'authenticité
The Tree of Authenticity Synopsis
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.
The Tree of Authenticity (2025) is a documentary film directed by Sammy Baloji, released on April 30, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Edson Anibal and Diederik Peeters. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Sammy Baloji
- Writers:
- Sammy Baloji, Ellen Meiresonne, David van Reybrouck
- Producers:
- Rosa Spaliviero
- Cinematographer:
- Franck Moka
- Production:
- Twenty Nine Studio & Production
- Status:
- Released
The Tree of Authenticity (2025) Trailer
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The Tree of Authenticity Cast & Crew
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Directed by Sammy Baloji, written by Sammy Baloji, Ellen Meiresonne and David van Reybrouck, produced by Rosa Spaliviero.
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The Tree of Authenticity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Tree of Authenticity – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Tree of Authenticity?
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The main cast of The Tree of Authenticity (2025) includes Edson Anibal and Diederik Peeters. The film was directed by Sammy Baloji. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tree of Authenticity released?
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The Tree of Authenticity was released on April 30, 2025 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Tree of Authenticity worth watching?
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The Tree of Authenticity (2025) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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