Tree Identification for Beginners
Originally released in 2018. Tree Identification for Beginners is a feature film. directed by Yto Barrada. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In the turbulent summer of 1966, the artist’s mother, a 20-year-old Moroccan student-socialist, was one of some 50 'Young African Leaders' invited on a State Department-sponsored propaganda tour of the USA. In this film, Barrada interweaves events of political history with her own family stories and myths. These 'sediments of history' come together here through archives, reports, and journals. The colourful, abstract 16mm stop-motion animation was made with the educational tools that are used for Montessori education.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tree Identification for Beginners about?
In the turbulent summer of 1966, the artist’s mother, a 20-year-old Moroccan student-socialist, was one of some 50 'Young African Leaders' invited on a State Department-sponsored propaganda tour ...
Who directed Tree Identification for Beginners?
Tree Identification for Beginners was directed by Yto Barrada.
How long is Tree Identification for Beginners?
Tree Identification for Beginners has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).
When was Tree Identification for Beginners released?
Tree Identification for Beginners was released on January 26, 2018 in theaters.