Palm Trees in the Snow

Based on thousands of real stories

Release Date 2015-12-25

Runtime 164 minutes

Status Released

Overview

Spain, 2003. An accidental discovery leads Clarence to travel from the snowy mountains of Huesca to Equatorial Guinea, to visit the land where her father Jacobo and her uncle Kilian spent most of their youth, the island of Fernando Poo.

Budget $11,332,619

Revenue $0

Vote Average 7.386/10

Vote Count 534

Popularity 2.251

Original Language es

Backdrop

What makes this movie Worth Watching

Set against the backdrop of Cape Verde's exodus to France in the 1960s and 70s, the movie provides a poignant portrayal of the African diaspora experience. It also touches upon the rich culture and music of Cape Verde, offering insights into a lesser-known migrant story.

Engaging storyline that combines past and present narratives, Excellent performances by the ensemble cast, Thought-provoking exploration of themes like migration, identity, and love, Beautiful cinematography capturing the stark contrasts of rural Cape Verde and urban Paris

Fun Facts

The film was originally a bestselling novel written by José Maria de Mendonça, The leading actress, Isabelle Caetano, is a French-Cape Verdean who made her acting debut in this movie, The iconic Cape Verdean music style 'Morna' plays a significant role in the movie's soundtrack.