---
title: 'Under the Hanging Tree (2023)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Perivi Katjavivi'
released: '2023-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 90
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'Namibia'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/under-the-hanging-tree-2023'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8789594/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Under the Hanging Tree (2023)

2023 · 90 min · Drama · Namibia


## Synopsis

Under the Hanging Tree is a 2023 Namibian film directed and written by filmmaker Perivi Katjavivi. The movie explores themes of historical trauma, identity, and cultural displacement, set against the backdrop of Namibia's colonial past. The film became Namibia's first-ever official submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature on the occasion of the 96th Academy Awards. The film is in German, Afrikaans, Otjiherero, and Khoekhoegowab with English subtitles, ensuring accessibility to a wider audience.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Perivi Katjavivi](https://cinepixo.com/people/perivi-katjavivi)
- **Screenplay:** [Perivi Katjavivi](https://cinepixo.com/people/perivi-katjavivi)

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