The Tree of Authenticity

Name: The Tree of Authenticity
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Edson Anibal, Diederik Peeters

Plot

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.

At a glance

Year: 2025
Runtime: 89 min
Genre: Documentary
Original language: Dutch
Production countries: Belgium, Congo - Kinshasa
Director: Sammy Baloji
Cast: Edson Anibal, Diederik Peeters