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Tree Identification for Beginners

2018 · 35 min

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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Year 2018
Director Yto Barrada
Runtime 35 min.

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Tree Identification for Beginners is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2018, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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