Feature Documentary
Stories from Lakka Beach
Director | Editor | Cinematographer
Synopsis
In Lakka, a picturesque beach village in post-conflict Sierra Leone, five villagers reveal the deepest and most profound moments of their lives. They tell stories about the ocean and the land, about war, love, hope, religion and about foreigners; tourism on the white heavenly beaches is nothing to what it was in the 1980s. Visitors stay away because of the recent war, a painful memory that the inhabitants are trying to forget...
This is a story about life after war.
"Stories from Lakka Beach is a tale of resourcefulness and determination, coupled with a simple yet deep philosophy that will make the viewer meditate on what is really important in this life, and realise that no matter how hard things get, the ability to look towards a brighter future and see the positive side to everything will overcome any hardships."
- West Africa Discovery"..this is an honest and rewarding portrayal of a place and people with an opportunity to finally choose their future."
- Ben Keene, founder Tribe WantedFestivals, awards & screenings
2014 De Correspondent, Online, The Netherlands
2014 TV broadcast, PBS Nationwide, USA
2013 Non Violence Film Festival, Ontario, Canada
2013 Baron Bay International Film Festival, Australia
2013 Thin Line Film Fest, Texas, USA
2012 International Film Festival Antigua Barbuda, St. John’s
2012 Film Africa, London, England
2012 Bergen International Film Festival, Norway
2012 Nederlands Film Festival, Utrecht, The Netherlands
2012 Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada
2012 DOCUTAH, Utah, USA
2012 Zanzibar International Film Festival, Tanzania
2012 Pärnu International Anthropology Film Festival, Estonia
2012 San Francisco Black Film Festival, USA
2012 Cinema Release, Salem, USA
2012 Cine Migratotio, Satander, Spain
2012 European Film Festival, Freetown, Sierra Leone
2012 Sierra Leone International Film Festival, Freetown
2012 Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, Greece
2012 Salem Film Fest, Salem, USA (winner Best Cinematography)
2012 Cinema Release, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2011 IDFA, The Netherlands (nomination Best Dutch Documentary)
Info
Release date: 21/11/2011
Length: original 74' + television 54'
Global Sales:Illumina Films
Credits
Daan Veldhuizen writer, director, editing and cinematography
Philip Bais sound, still photography and executive producer
Valérie Schuit co-producer
Jos Driessen editing consultant
Peter Pluer music