Brokopondo: Stories of a Drowned Land

About This Movie

Brokopondo: Stories of a Drowned Land is a compelling documentary that unfolds like a haunting memory, taking you back to the 1960s construction of the Brokopondo dam in Surinam. The film dives into the socio-economic impacts, shedding light on the flooding that engulfed the homes of 5,000 Saramaccan Maroons. It’s not just about the physical landscape changed; it’s about the cultural and emotional scars left behind. The pacing is deliberate, almost meditative, allowing you to absorb the weight of the histories being told. Jansen's return to the submerged sites feels personal, a reflective journey that connects past and present. The atmosphere is thick with nostalgia and loss, capturing a little-explored chapter of colonial aftermath.

Deep exploration of colonial impactsFocus on cultural memory and lossUnique personal perspective on a historical tragedy