Question 1

What poem inspired the title 'Talking About Trees'?

Accepted Answer

The title is inspired by a poem by Bertolt Brecht, which is quoted by Manar Al Hilo during the movie.

Question 2

Which film festivals featured 'Talking About Trees' in 2019?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at AFI Fest, Berlin International Film Festival, Istanbul Film Festival, Stockholm International Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2019.

Question 3

What is the mission of the four filmmakers in 'Talking About Trees'?

Accepted Answer

The four filmmakers—Ibrahim, Suliman, Eltayeb, and Manar—hope to bring back cinema to Sudan by reopening the Halfaia Cinema, a dilapidated theater in Khartoum.

Question 4

Who founded the Sudanese Film Group in 1989?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers Ibrahim, Suliman, Eltayeb, and Manar, who studied film abroad, founded the Sudanese Film Group in 1989.

Question 5

How long is the runtime of 'Talking About Trees'?

Accepted Answer

The runtime is 93 minutes.

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