–The documentary will air on Monday 26 SeptemberDear Mr. Bouterse‘, by journalist and director Ananta Khemradj, premiered at the Dutch Film Festival.
“The film is now truly finished and I can’t wait to finally be able to share it with the general public,” said Khemradj, adding: “A country that does not dare to face its past has no future. “
In this very personal film investigate Ananta as his generation should go on in the aftermath of the December murders. Despite Desi Bouterse’s belief, the Surinamese are unable to accommodate the turbulent 1980s. What future does a country have that does not dare to face its past?
Monday’s show is already sold out. There is a second performance on Tuesday 27 September.
Watch a short trailer here:
