Eldorado: A Forgotten Colonial History
A screening of Juul Sadée’s poetic film Eldorado, a reflection on colonial history and collective memory, featuring a musical opening with the ocean drum and a post-screening discussion. Which stories are passed on, which are forgotten, and how does history shape the way we see the present?
Eldorado is a poetic documentary by filmmaker Juul Sadée exploring colonial history, collective memory, and the stories that often fall outside dominant historical narratives. Through personal memories and traces of the past, the film reflects on how colonial legacies continue to shape generations, and how communities hold on to identity, traditions, and shared memories — even in the face of displacement and loss.
The film raises questions that remain deeply relevant today: which stories are passed down, which are forgotten, and how does history shape the way we see the present?
Before the screening, Juul Sadée will open the evening with a musical performance using the ocean drum. Following the film, a conversation on its themes will take place with Wim Manuhutu, Joëlla van Donkersgoed and Iswanto Hartono.
Language
The post-screening discussion will be held in Dutch with English translation provided. The film will be screened with English subtitles.