Luci
Synopsis
A search for the memory and legacy of performer and co-director Mathieu Wijdeven's great-great-grandfather: Surinamese artist G.G.T. Rustwijk (1862-1914), who went by the alias Luci. Rustwijk navigated post-slavery Suriname as a playwright and performer, a multidisciplinary artist, as a man of colour, and as an early critic of the Dutch colonial regime – before ultimately being forgotten. Using historical locations, site-specific performances, interviews and reimagined archive materials, the film searches for Rustwijk's "light", and what remains of it in modern-day Suriname.
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- Director
- Mateo Vega, Mathieu Wijdeven
- Original Title
- Luci
- Release Date
- 23/09/2024
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mateo Vega, Mathieu Wijdeven
Department Leadership Roster
Mateo Vega
Director
Mathieu Wijdeven
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luci
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What is Luci about?
A search for the memory and legacy of performer and co-director Mathieu Wijdeven's great-great-grandfather: Surinamese artist G.G.T. Rustwijk (1862-1914), who went by the alias Luci. Rustwijk navigated post-slavery Suriname as a playwright and performer, a multidisciplinary artist, as a man of colour, and as an early critic of the Dutch colonial regime – before ultimately being forgotten. Using historical locations, site-specific performances, interviews and reimagined archive materials, the film searches for Rustwijk's "light", and what remains of it in modern-day Suriname.
Who directed Luci?
Luci was directed by Mateo Vega, Mathieu Wijdeven.
Who stars in Luci?
The principal cast of Luci includes Mathieu Wijdeven.
When was Luci released and how long is it?
Luci was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 40m.