Monikondee backdrop

Monikondee 2025 Directed by Lonnie van Brummelen , Siebren de Haan , ...

A participatory documentary along the Maroni River between Suriname and French Guiana. Boogie, a Maroon boatman, transports fuel and supplies to Maroon and indigenous communities in an 18-meter canoe. Each village becomes a stage transmitting fables, songs, and "Mato" stories, revealing cultural erosion and resilience. They face threats including gold mining, floods, and corporate intrusions. Boogie's transformation between community duties and logistics role symbolizes tensions between tradition and economy. The film explores colonial legacy, environmental crisis, and sovereignty through observational filming.

Production Countries Netherlands , Suriname
Language French
Spoken Languages Dutch , French , Mandarin
Gnere Documentary
Production Company VRIZA
Release Date 26 March 2025
103 mins