Abiogenesis

Overview

In search of his ancestral roots, filmmaker Amar Somaroo explores the story of Dina Somaroo, a young boy from India deceived by colonial promises of prosperity in Suriname. Through archival footage and reflections from the Netherlands, the film examines the complex legacy of diaspora-displacement, fragmented identity, and the duality of belonging.

Details

Status

Released

Original language

English

Production

Youth Novel Motions

Cast

Ishanie Ramdutt,Nassim Machrouhi,TinTin Hau,Amar Somaroo,Aditi Bhagwat,Edna Basnet,Bendangjungla Pongen,Siddhesh Rajadhyaksha,Tanya Singh,Tejas Khedekar

Director

Amar Somaroo

Writer

Amar Somaroo

Producer

Pearl Yazgangil,Amar Somaroo

Cinematography

Loes Korten,Amar Somaroo

Budget

$10,000

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt33355196