The Tree of Authenticity

The Tree of Authenticity 2025 Directed by Sammy Baloji L’arbre de l’authenticité

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.

Countries Belgium , Congo

Production Countries Belgium , Congo

Language Dutch

Spoken Languages Dutch , French

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Twenty Nine Studio & Production

Release Date 2 February 2025

89 mins