Kinderen van Mavungu

2023, 70 minutes

A film for the whole family! Kinderen van Mavungu (Mirjam Marks) is about the last primary school year of Yoseva, Kenny and Maticha in Pikin Slee, deep in the Surinamese rainforest. A mysterious world full of rituals and forest gods. The main forest god: Mavungu, who watches over the children in this exciting world full of snakes, piranhas and vine swinging. Featuring the voice of musician Typhoon.

Credits

Themes
Culture and religion, Family, Slavery and/or colonialism
Suitable for
havo/vwo - onderbouw
praktijkonderwijs - leerjaar 1 & 2
vmbo t - leerjaar 1 & 2
Director
Mirjam Marks
Country of production
Netherlands, The, Suriname
Type
Documentary
Duration
70 minutes
Year
2023
Age rating
AL