The Tree of Authenticity
2025
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.
Director:
Sammy Baloji
Writers:
Sammy Baloji, Thomas Hendricks, Ellen Meiresonne
Awards:
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
The Democratic Republic of Congo
