National Schools Film Week

The Tree of Spirits

This marvelous animated film meets West African and North American story telling, touching universal themes such as the environment and friendship. Kodou and Tano meet Ayoka, the spirit of a tree, soon to be cut down. Knowing that without this magical tree the spirit of the rain will never be able to surface Kodou and Ayoka decide to meet with the ancestors and ask for their help.

Director: Cilia Sawadogo

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Level: KS2

Subjects: Art & Design, Citizenship, Geography, Literacy

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