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[T]he movie makes clear the horrors that surround the sights and pleasures of daily life, and also shows, through the men’s storytelling, the poetic insight that illuminates and transmits, with an air of graceful equanimity and hearty derision, the personal experience of political horrors.

Talking About Trees is a fascinating insight into fights faced by artists worldwide, as well as an organic reinforcement of what makes these fights so important.

The combination of comical remarks, jokes and nostalgia – emerging from friends reminiscing about a simpler past – often conceals the seriousness of the issues explored, resulting in a bittersweet undertow that feels strangely relevant.

First-time director Suhaib Gasmelbari takes a meditative, gently observational approach here. He chooses not to directly interview the four film-makers; instead, what unfolds is a rather lovely poetic portrait of male friendship, cinephilic obsession and elegant dignity.

It’s a portrait of comradeship, four friends that found each other through film. The cinema gives them a purpose, but what they have together is far more valuable than a common cause.

This documentary brings about a very important insight that to appreciate differences, one should, first of all, know them. It provides an insight into the richness of Africa cinemas, films and filmmakers in an innovative way, as a direct source of knowledge.

Not to speak directly about horror is the challenge, but Gasmelbari shows that there are many ways to speak about trees.

With unfailing artistry, director Suhaib Gasmelbari captures how cinema can be essential and why these men, with their unquenchable passion and respect for one another, deserve to be feted as our godfathers.

With unfailing artistry, director Suhaib Gasmelbari captures how cinema can be essential and why these men, with their unquenchable passion and respect for one another, deserve to be feted as our godfathers.

A quiet and contemplative look at artists forced to face the reality that their work can no longer exist where they live.