Director: Hester Jonkhout
2010, Suriname
Dutch, Sranan Tongo, English, with English subtitles
Documentary short / 22 minutes
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At the mouth of the Suriname River a colony of dolphins may be found. But many Surinamese don’t know these beautiful, intelligent creatures exist. This film shows how sightseeing tours are bringing people into touch with the creatures, and how a research programme is ensuring there will be dolphins for future generations to enjoy.
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Originally from Curaçao, Hester Jonkhout is a filmmaker and videographer working in Suriname. She has directed documentaries on various subjects, from teenagers in prison to wildlife. As a videographer her work includes a cooking and travel TV series called Back to My Roti, and a feature documentary, Young Suriname.
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Wed 28 Sept 12.00pm, MovieTowne
Q+A session, director present
