Stones Have Laws

Stones Have Laws 2019 Directed by Siebren de Haan , Tolin Erwin Alexander , ... Dee sitonu a weti

An immersive initiation into the life of a Maroon community in the former Dutch colony of Suriname. Combining stories of African ancestral traditions and escaped slavery with enacted contemporary rituals, the film explores how the community’s powerful ties to the land have become endangered as industries threaten to devastate the region through deforestation and mining.

Country Netherlands

Production Countries Netherlands , Suriname

Language Dutch

Spoken Language Dutch

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies seriousFilm , VRIZA , Ideal Film

Release Date 10 October 2019

100 mins