Join us on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, for a unique 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 highlighting 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 (𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰) 𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮 in 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿! The evening will feature 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀 by Dutch Caribbean and Surinamese diasporic filmmakers: 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 (𝗧𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻 𝘇𝗶𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗱, 2025, 10′, dir. Safi Graauw), 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 (2025, 15′, dir. German Gruber), and 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗶 (2025, 28′, dir. Aramis Garcia Gonzalez). Afterwards, the makers will join a 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on the 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 (𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰) 𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮.

𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯: 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time: TBA
Venue: LantarenVenster
Address: Otto Reuchlinweg 996, Rotterdam
Program: 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 (2025, 10′), 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 (2025, 15′), and 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗶 (2025, 28′)
Directors: Safi Graauw, German Gruber and Aramis Garcia Gonzalez
Year: 2025
Language: Dutch, Sranan Tongo and Papiamentu
Subtitles: English
Extra: Panel discussion on Dutch Caribbean and Surinamese diasporic cinema with Safi Graauw, Naomi Wills (producer Sign and See the World), Ewoud Bon (DOP and producer Sunny), and Aramis Garcia Gonzalez
Extra: In commemoration of Suriname’s 50th anniversary of independence (October 25)
Extra: Presented by 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰, and 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹
More info & tickets: Soon available

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 (𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗶 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘂𝘄 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 + 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻 | 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 + 𝗦𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 | 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀
Sign and See the World (Dutch: Teken en Zie de Wereld) is a short documentary recounting the largely forgotten story of three young Surinamese men who left home during World War II to fight in Europe for the liberation of the Netherlands. Motivated by the promise of ‘sign and see the world’ and a strong sense of loyalty to the kingdom, Guillaume Kranenburg, Willy Wooter, and Harry Davis embark on their journey. They encounter discrimination within the Dutch army, which initially rejected them, and endure rigorous training in Canada and Wolverhampton. Once in Europe with the Princess Irene Brigade, they are confronted with the harsh realities of war, discovering that the adventure they envisioned is far from reality. The documentary illuminates their personal motivations, bravery, and sacrifices, revealing a forgotten chapter of history. Sign and See the World received its world premiere at the Go Short International Short Film Festival 2025, where it won both the Audience Award and Young Jury Prize, and was also selected for the Golden Calf competition.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗶 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗮𝘂𝘄
Safi Graauw is a Surinamese-Dutch filmmaker renowned for creating stories that make meaningful contributions to society and explore socially relevant themes. With a focus on personal narratives set against broader historical, cultural, and social contexts, Graauw’s work sheds light on overlooked histories and voices. His films combine rigorous research, compelling storytelling, and thoughtful visual language to engage audiences with critical contemporary and historical issues. Through both documentaries and narrative projects, Graauw has built a reputation for tackling complex subjects with sensitivity and insight, making his work both artistically compelling and socially impactful.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 (𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿 | 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗮ç𝗮𝗼 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟳 𝗺𝗶𝗻 | 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂 | 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀
Sunny is a short coming-of-age film that explores themes of identity, belonging, and resilience. Fito, a gifted guitarist, dreams of leaving Curaçao to build a music career abroad, but struggles to let go of his past love, Sunny. As he prepares to leave the island to study in the Netherlands, he spots his ex-girlfriend with someone new and makes a drastic decision just before his departure. Gruber’s sensitive direction highlights the emotional depth of the characters while reflecting on broader cultural and societal contexts. Sunny was shown for the first time at the Curaçao International Film Festival, received its international premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and has since been shown at various film festivals, including the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival in Port of Spain and the Playa Film Festival in Aruba, where the film won six awards, including Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿
German Gruber is a Venezuelan-born, Curaçao-based filmmaker known for his compelling storytelling that explores identity, love, and the complexities of leaving home. Born in Caracas in 1980, he moved to Bonaire at age 12 and later studied film at the Utrecht School of the Arts in the Netherlands. German’s work reflects his Caribbean cultural heritage, with films such as The Legend of Buchi Fil (2008) and Sensei Redenshon (2013), both set in Curaçao and spoken in Papiamentu (and both available on streaming platform YardVibes). Through authentic storytelling and culturally resonant themes, German has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary Caribbean cinema.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗶 (𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘇 | 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 + 𝗔𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗮 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟮𝟴 𝗺𝗶𝗻 | 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼, 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 | 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀
In Amsterdam-Zuidoost, the charismatic smooth-talker Hobi tries to fix things with his wife, but fails to see that their marriage is already too far gone. On his weekly daddy day with his infant son, he tries to sell his car, much against his own wishes. Driven by a strong desire to return to Aruba, and clinging to the hope of saving his marriage, Hobi first needs to settle some outstanding debts. Over the course of the day, however, he becomes increasingly entangled in his own excuses and faces a difficult choice with far-reaching consequences for both his life and his son’s. Hobi premiered at IFFR earlier this year, got selected for theCuraçao International Film Festival and Caribbean Film Festival in Trinidad & Tobago, and was shortlisted for the Golden Calf for Best Short Film, competing with 15 other nominees.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘇
Aramis Garcia Gonzalez (1989) is a self-taught filmmaker based in Amsterdam, with Aruban, Colombian, and Dutch heritage. Without formal film school training, he developed his voice through a lifelong fascination with cinema. From Hollywood blockbusters to arthouse films, anime, and gaming. This diverse foundation continues to shape his unique narrative perspective. Critics praise Aramis for his emotionally grounded storytelling, visual restraint, and nuanced character work. His films often center on quiet conflict and unspoken longing, told through subtle performances and careful pacing. His previous work includes Pariba (available on streaming platform YardVibes) a tender coming-of-age story set in Aruba, and Laat me binnen, a minimalist drama about emotional distance within a family. Aramis is currently developing his first two feature films, continuing to explore new genres with a deep commitment to authenticity.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 is an Amsterdam-based non-profit organization that is, since 2008, committed to the programming and promotion of Caribbean and Caribbean-themed cinema in the Netherlands and beyond. Over the years, Caribbean Creativity has hosted over 300 screenings in Dutch cinemas and at film festivals, including numerous premieres. In 2020, they launched YardVibes, a streaming platform featuring content from independent Caribbean and African filmmakers. YardVibes currently offers over 100 titles, including feature films, web series, documentaries, and short films, with new content added monthly. For more information, visit www.caribbeancreativity.nl.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰
𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 is a platform that is committed to the programming and promotion of African and African diasporic cultural creativity, diversity and activism in the Netherlands. The annual Africadelic Festival is an ode to the African continent and its worldwide diaspora, and offers a showcase of the cultural wealth and profound influence Afrodescendants have on global culture and society. Provisionally scheduled from May 20-25, 2026, next year’s festival offers another week filled with concerts, films, and talks. At the same time, we are (co-)organizing one-off events throughout the year. For more information, visit www.africadelic.com.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹
Founded in 2004 as Europe’s first hip-hop film festival, 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 has since broadened its focus to celebrate Black culture in all its diversity. The festival showcases a wide range of films from the African diaspora, forming the heart of the emerging Black European art movement. With a rich and varied selection of films – ranging from stories deeply rooted in Black culture to works that explore and embrace it – the festival offers something for everyone. Taking place across three locations in Rotterdam, The Hague, and Amsterdam, 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 presents the very best in Black diasporic cinema, music, and talks. For more information, visit www.blacksoilfilmfestival.com.