O Sobreiro
Directed by Jorge Marecos Duarte
This documentary, having as its central character the cork tree, aims primarily to stir universal interest in saving and preserving nature, by pointing to the important role that a tree may play on a people’s identity. A wide variety of themes are covered, including the tree’s biology and phylogenesis; the ecosystems, with which it is associated; the animals that support it; its evolution and ecological contribution to its habitat; the symbolism that has inspired astists, poets and writers; the economic and cultural factors that have regulated its expansion, and are currently placing the species in jeopardy... Accompanying the cork tree during the four seasons, this documentary portrays a version of Portugal’s history and the culture of its people.
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