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Trees of Peace

  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Ella Cannon, Charmaine Bingwa, and Eliane Umuhire in Trees of Peace (2021)
In April of 1994, four women from different backgrounds and beliefs are trapped and hiding during the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Their fight for survival against all odds unites the women in an unbreakable sisterhood.
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In April of 1994, four women from different backgrounds and beliefs are trapped and hiding during the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Their fight for survival against all odds unites t... Read allIn April of 1994, four women from different backgrounds and beliefs are trapped and hiding during the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Their fight for survival against all odds unites the women in an unbreakable sisterhood.In April of 1994, four women from different backgrounds and beliefs are trapped and hiding during the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Their fight for survival against all odds unites the women in an unbreakable sisterhood.

  • Director
    • Alanna Brown
  • Writer
    • Alanna Brown
  • Stars
    • Eliane Umuhire
    • Charmaine Bingwa
    • Ella Cannon
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2K
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    • Director
      • Alanna Brown
    • Writer
      • Alanna Brown
    • Stars
      • Eliane Umuhire
      • Charmaine Bingwa
      • Ella Cannon
    • 49User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins total

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    Eliane Umuhire
    Eliane Umuhire
    • Annick
    Charmaine Bingwa
    Charmaine Bingwa
    • Jeanette
    Ella Cannon
    Ella Cannon
    • Peyton
    Bola Koleosho
    Bola Koleosho
    • Mutesi
    Tongayi Chirisa
    Tongayi Chirisa
    • Francois
    Jamal Akakpo
    Jamal Akakpo
    • Lt. Ngeze
    Evan Alex
    Evan Alex
    • Daniel
    David Benyena
    David Benyena
    • Valentin
    • (as David Yusel Madison)
    Victor Kamwendo
    Victor Kamwendo
    • Pascal
    Maurice Mack
    Maurice Mack
    • René
    Tarnue Massaquoi
    • Seba
    Brian Mganga
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    Philip Michael
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    Omono Okojie
    • Akimana
    Kondwani Phiri
    Kondwani Phiri
    • Captain Rugamba
    Sallieu Sesay
    Sallieu Sesay
    • Commander
    Sekou Sirleaf
    • Peter
    Zack Yanni
    Zack Yanni
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    10aivvisuals

    A mastery in filmmaking

    Trees of peace takes place durning the Rwandan genocide, also known as the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994.

    The film follows four women of different backgrounds, as they take refuge in a small space below a home as militants seek to murder all Tutsi people and those who sympathize with them.

    What really stood out to me in this film was the ability to capture my attention from the very start of the film. Everything from the writing to the acting, directing production was at the highest level. The way the story kept my attention is something to behold in itself as the whole film takes place in this small space over a period of 80+ days.

    This film is a reminder of the cruelty of humanity but also the kindness and love of it. I wouldn't be surprised if this gets Oscar nods. It's just that good. I'm excited to see where the careers of all involved go, especially Writer/Director Alannah Brown. I highly recommend this film!
    10amandamariek

    Soul Touching

    This movie tells the stories of 4 women in a extraordinary situation, against the backdrop of a the Rwanda genocide. The film speaks to the heart of women and brings their struggles into focus.

    More important than that, it amplifies the voices of the unseen in Rwanda. It sheds light on the horrors they faced, and it invites the viewer to feel their pain, hope their hopes, and dream their dreams. It's truly a beautiful film.
    10shannoncoreenbailey

    Beautiful and Unique

    This movie is difficult and uncomfortable to watch, which is the point. Alanna shoots the movie in a tight space, following four women as they try to survive a war in hiding. The way this film is shot puts you in the small crawl space with these women, making you feel claustrophobic and uneasy. It brings to life for the viewer what these women are feeling. This is a movie to be experienced, not just watched. You will leave with a greater appreciation of the suffering war brings as well as the strength and companionship it takes to survive it. This is a beautiful film, written and directed by a very talented female director. I highly recommend this film.
    10rlankford

    This film should be a requirement to watch..

    There are few films these days that make it into the category of true "must see" films. While I had knowledge of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the tragedies and horrific crimes against humanity committed felt very far away and disconnected from my own life. Trees of Peace gives the viewer a personal perspective of what it's like to live and die in a hell that the majority of us will never have to face.

    The audience benefits from the well thought decisions made by the Director. Each scene is craftily curated, and preplanned to the point that one feels that they are experiencing the film alongside the characters as opposed to only observing it. These characters that we sit beside are fully formed people with real dialog, who we can all relate to in some capacity, and because of this it is easy to remain engaged in the story happening all around us.

    The cast members are lost in the characters. We never see actors, but instead they disappear into their God given talent and skill in front of the camera and we as the audience only believe we are watching life itself, and not art imitating it.

    I believe Trees of Peace gives another voice to people in the global conversation of freedom and equality that may have been overlooked, and I applaud the efforts and sacrifices of the Producer to present this gift to the world.

    This piece of cinema uses a news story to remind us all of how fragile our lives are and it teaches us how we can behave and how we can relate to one another, regardless of our background.
    6cobaints

    Cool picture just needed a little more.

    I feel this film could have been great if it just gave the viewer a little more than we got, the dialogue for this film was really great and the cinematography really makes the viewer feel like they are trapped inside the room with them. The story is where I find the biggest flaw, we get some okay character development but thats where it ends. The film closes out with nothing at the end, just cut off, and in a movie like this where character and dialogue is key we only got one half of the pie. We spend 90% of the film learning about the characters for nothing. Decent film tho.

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      When the nutritionist quit the night before shooting started on Trees Of Peace, lead Executive Producer Michelle Ray, who is an IFBB Fitness Pro, stepped in and created a balanced meal plan for the four lead actresses. Then she proceeded to prepare their meals daily and got the four actresses to lose between 12 to 20 lbs in 20 days safely. She managed to do this while holding down a full-time job as head of Business Development for a visual effects company and managing meetings with Disney, Sony, Marvel, etc., and doing her job as an EP during the shooting.

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Netflix
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • أشجار السلام
    • Filming locations
      • Rwanda(on location)
    • Production companies
      • RR Film Production
      • Abstract Entertainment
      • ABrownGirl Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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