Eleven Surinamese filmmakers show how things are going in Suriname now.
Makandra – films about present-day Suriname
Fifty years after independence, eleven Surinamese creators were given the opportunity to each tell a personal story about the country of today. About grandmothers passing on memories, about language that was forbidden and is now heritage, about music, mourning rituals, nature, and the question of what you pass on to those who come after you. The overarching theme is makandra, Sranantongo for 'together', 'with each other' and 'in unison'.
The stories of those eleven filmmakers are collected in five films, which can now be seen in Rialto De Pijp and Rialto Silo.
On November 28: Makandra: Rhythm and Makandra: Roots;
on December 5: Makandra: Spirituality and Makandra: Future;
on December 9: Makandra: Connection.
