Three friends dive into the Surinamese jungle in search of the mysterious Fort Buku, but their quest for history reveals a magical connection to their own roots.
During history class, Rinio, Marvin, and Dogla are captivated by the story of the mysterious Fort Buku, once the hideout of the Boni freedom fighters, enslaved people who regained their freedom and fought against colonial oppression. When the three friends hear about the unresolved disappearance of the fort, they decide to venture into the Surinamese jungle themselves. What starts as an adventurous journey into the past ultimately reveals a magical connection to their own heritage.
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Sunday 19 October10:30 - 11:53Zaal 10
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Credits
Original titleFort Buku
CategoryLive-action
TypeShort film
Age9+
Production countriesSuriname, Netherlands, The
Year2025
Duration35 min
Subtitles & audio descriptionWith Earcatch
Spoken languagesDutch, Sranan
CompetitionFlames Competition
DirectorLoëlle Monsanto
ScreenwritersLoëlle Monsanto, Giorgio de la Fuente
ProducersEmjay Rechsteiner, Loëlle Monsanto
ActorsNegesthio 'Gesje' Pinas, Avierr Poeketi, Lakisha van Daal, Byorn Lugard