Stones Have Laws
Dee sitonu a weti
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
IDFA
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lonnie van Brummelen, Siebren de Haan, Tolin Erwin Alexander
- Original Title
- Dee sitonu a weti
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Suriname
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Ideal Film, seriousFilm, VRIZA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lonnie van Brummelen, Siebren de Haan, Tolin Erwin Alexander
Lonnie van Brummelen, Siebren de Haan
Lonnie van Brummelen, Siebren de Haan
Department Leadership Roster
Lonnie van Brummelen
Director of Photography
Siebren de Haan
Director of Photography
Lonnie van Brummelen
Director
Siebren de Haan
Director
Tolin Erwin Alexander
Director
Lonnie van Brummelen
Editor
Siebren de Haan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stones Have Laws
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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 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.
Who directed Stones Have Laws?
Stones Have Laws was directed by Lonnie van Brummelen, Siebren de Haan, Tolin Erwin Alexander.
Who stars in Stones Have Laws?
The principal cast of Stones Have Laws includes Not specified.
When was Stones Have Laws released and how long is it?
Stones Have Laws was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.