Namibia's growing film industry is gaining recognition on the global stage, with local filmmakers and productions receiving acclaim for their unique storytelling and cultural authenticity. Jackson M'vunganyi spoke to Namibian filmmaker Perivi Katjavivi about his film ‘Under the Hanging Tree’, his creative process, and the power of storytelling in reclaiming history. This groundbreaking film draws from Herero mythology and the symbolism of the Omumborombonga tree in local culture. Katjavivi tells Jackson Mvunganyi that the film was born out of the need to examine his country’s historical legacy and its colonial past.