THE TREE OF MIRACLES
A Feature Film Screenplay by Juan García
LOGLINE When the legendary Árbol del Tule is threatened with destruction, a young boy rallies a coalition of villagers and animals to defend the tree, ultimately summoning the spirits of the past to save their future.
Juanito seeks the knowledge of the ancient Tule Tree and the Mask of Three Generations to save his village.
When the world tries to erase the past, the ancient spirit of the tree awakens to save its children.
The Tree is a living archive holding the spirit of the land and the ancient secrets Juanito must unlock to save his town.
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El Árbol del Tule is a tree located in the church grounds in the town center of Santa María del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
The tree is nicknamed the "Tree of Life" from the images of animals that are reputedly in the tree's gnarled trunk.
The height is difficult to measure due to the very broad crown: the 2005 measurement, made by laser, is 35.4 m(116 ft.), shorter than previous measurements of 41-43 (135-141 ft).
It is so large that it was originally thought to be multiple trees, but DNA tests have proven that it is only one tree (Source: Historical records & DNA studies).
SYNOPSIS When modernization threatens the ancient Árbol del Tule, a young boy named Juanito rallies the village to defend it. Together, they awaken the tree’s living memory, summoning cultural icons to fight for their survival.
TONE & THEMES A Magical Realism drama exploring the battle between short-term greed and eternal legacy. It culminates in a "living history" finale celebrating the resilience of Latino culture.
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