A Thousand Year Song of Baobab

Overview

A documentary film taking up the long-living giant Baobab trees as its theme. It is shot by photographer Motohashi Seiichi, known as the director of Alexei and the Spring (Alexei to Izumi) and others. Set in Senegal in West Africa, where modernization in urban areas is advancing and the Baobab trees, which used to be worshipped, are now being logged, the work closely depicts life in the humble village of Touba Toul, where people continue to lead a traditional lifestyle. It is a brilliant film subtly featuring the coexistence of mankind and nature through the modest life of Modou, a 12-year old boy who is the second son of a big family.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 14, 2009

Original language

Japanese

Spoken languages

French, Japanese, Wolof

Production

Pole Pole Times

Cast

Modou Diouf,Isao Hashizume,Mbaye Diouf

Director

Seiichi Motohashi

Producer

Kimiko Ishi

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1390927