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Stones Have Laws

October 10, 2019 1h 40m

Originally released in 2019. Stones Have Laws is a documentary film. directed by Siebren de Haan.

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 10, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language NL Original language
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Country Netherlands + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
NL

Production Companies

  • Ideal Film
  • seriousFilm
  • VRIZA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stones Have Laws about?

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 r...

Who directed Stones Have Laws?

Stones Have Laws was directed by Siebren de Haan.

How long is Stones Have Laws?

Stones Have Laws has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Stones Have Laws released?

Stones Have Laws was released on October 10, 2019 in theaters.