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Film/video

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Het Uur van de Wolf: Bij ons in Scharloo

Het Uur van de Wolf: Bij ons in Scharloo

island
Curaçao
category
Built heritage, Intangible heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Documentaire and Film/video
target group
General public
language
Dutch and Papiamentu
author/maker
Jessie van Vreden

Stichting Monumentenzorg Curaçao wil de achterstandswijk Scharloo (Willemstad, Curaçao) renoveren. De toekomstige veranderingen roepen spanningen bij de bewoners op. Zo ook bij modeontwerper Junius Isenia, die vol trots zijn buurt laat zien: ‘Beter kun je niet krijgen op het eiland!’. Hij beseft wel dat er iets moet verbeteren, maar is bang dat de huidige bewoners zullen worden weggejaagd. Toch zet Monumentenzorg door.


Sly ‘n Snide Tourguide: Papiamento of Aruba

Sly ‘n Snide Tourguide: Papiamento of Aruba

Origins, Migration and Evolution

island
Aruba
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
Papiamento
author/maker
Aruba Tourism Authority

‘In episode 5 of Sly ‘n Snide Tourguide we will be celebrating our mother tongue Papiamento. Papiamentu or Papiamento is spoken on Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, the only islands in the world to speak this language. But where did it come from and how did it become the language that we speak today?’


Trans-Canal Cruise: Chapter Two

Trans-Canal Cruise: Chapter Two

island
Aruba and Region
category
Intangible heritage and Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Onbekend

This film was created by an unknown American couple. This amateur made color travelogue named ‘Trans-Canal Cruise: Chapter Two’ shows a cruise on a P&O Princess Cruises ship, the SS Island Princess, from St. Thomas / St. John to Puerto Rico. The first stop in this chapter of the cruise is Aruba.


Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao 1960 Caribbean Travelogue Film

Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao 1960 Caribbean Travelogue Film

island
Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao
category
Built heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Cinesphere and John Ferno

This 1960s color film is about the ABC islands in the Leeward Antilles: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. It was produced by John Ferno and Cinesphere, and narrated by actor Frank Thornton. We gain an impression of the natural and cultural landscapes of the three islands.


A Bridge Named Emma

A Bridge Named Emma

island
Curaçao
category
Arts & crafts, Built heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
James Leander, Skitch Henderson, and Thomas Mead

Produced in the early 1960s, “A Bridge Called Emma” is a short film about Curaçao, an island country in the southern Caribbean Sea. The film takes its name from the swinging Queen Emma Bridge, which spans the channel in the fourth largest harbor in the world.


Holland in the Western Hemisphere (1942)

Holland in the Western Hemisphere (1942)

island
Curaçao
category
Arts & crafts, Built heritage, Intangible heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Netherlands Information Bureau and Philip Hanson Hiss

Photographed by Philip Hanson Hiss, “Holland in the Western Hemisphere” (1942) is a color documentary film about the Dutch Caribbean. Made by the Netherlands Information Bureau, part of the Netherlands’ government in exile, the film highlights both the beauty of the former Dutch colonies and Dutch territorial holdings as ideal vacation destination.


St. Eustatius:

St. Eustatius:

The Exploration, Encounter, and Exchange That Won the Revolution

island
Sint Eustatius
category
Intangible heritage and Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Jacob Simmons

This video explores the history and development of the island Sint Eustatius, which is part of the Dutch Kingdom. It specifically focusses on the development of Sint Eustatius as a free port, and the trade that took place.


St. Maarten 1980 Carnival Travel Film

St. Maarten 1980 Carnival Travel Film

island
Sint Maarten
category
Intangible heritage and Music & performing arts
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker

‘St. Maarten 1980 Carnival Travel Film’ is a 6-minute film that provides an impression of St. Maarten’s Carnival in 1980. The film features video imagery of the parade, musical instruments, and people dancing. It was transferred from 8mm footage.


Brieven Boven Water: Curaçao

Brieven Boven Water: Curaçao

island
Curaçao
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
Dutch
author/maker
Joram Lürsen

Verslaggever Derk Bolt reist voor het programma ‘Brieven Boven Water’ af naar Curaçao voor een ontmoeting met Victor. Ze stuiten op een familiegeschiedenis die bol staat van de voetzoekers de vuurgevechten en hele hete koortsige nachten. Het verhaal speelt zich af in de context van de Slag om Curaçao in 1805, waarbij de Engelsen het eiland veroverden.


When We Was We: The Saba Oral History and Traditions Project

When We Was We: The Saba Oral History and Traditions Project

island
Saba
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Peter Johnson

Based on taped cassette interviews conducted in 1985 on the island of Saba this film brings to life stories about living on Saba during the 19th and 20th centuries. The original tapes, covering the lives of over 60 different Sabans, can be found at the Queen Wilhelmina Library in The Bottom, Saba.


Tula and his Legacy, the 1795 Uprising in Curaçao

Tula and his Legacy, the 1795 Uprising in Curaçao

A lecture by drs. Jeanne Henriquez

island
Curaçao
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video and Lecture
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Jeanne Henriquez

A lecture by drs. Jeanne Henriquez: historian, educator, activist and director of Museo Tula (the Tula Museum). 
Foundation ‘Ons Suriname’ invited drs. Jeanne Henriquez, for a lecture on the uprising in Curaçao in 1795, led by Tula. The debate on this revolt centers itself around the question if it was planned or not. Drs. Henriquez will shed light on the resistance movement that emerged immediately after the uprising, and the enduring impact of Tula’s legacy in the 20th and 21st centuries. 


Discovering the Untold Story of Klein Curaçao’s Lighthouse

Discovering the Untold Story of Klein Curaçao’s Lighthouse

An Interview with Michael Newton

island
Curaçao
category
Built heritage, Intangible heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Germaine Gibbs and Michael A. Newton

A captivating journey through time as presenter Germaine Gibbs sits down with Michael Newton, a distinguished urban planner, architect, and heritage consultant. In this insightful interview, Michael unveils the rich history of Klein Curaçao’s iconic lighthouse, sharing tales of its construction, survival through storms, and its vital role in guiding seafarers over the years. Dive into the past and uncover the captivating narrative behind the enduring light of Klein Curaçao. 


Historia di e Refineria di Aruba / History of the Aruba Refinery

Historia di e Refineria di Aruba / History of the Aruba Refinery

island
Aruba
category
Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English and Papiamento
author/maker
Wings Global Media | Caribbean

This video explains the history of the oil refinery in Aruba. This history is deeply intertwined with the island’s economic and social development.

E video aki ta splika e historia di e refineria di petrolio na Aruba. Es historia aki ta profundamente relashoná ku e desaroyo ekonómiko i sosial di e isla.


Aruba Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins

Aruba Bushiribana Gold Mine Ruins

island
Aruba
category
Built heritage, Natural heritage, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Charles Douglas

Video imagery of the The Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, a historic site located on the northern coast of Aruba. This area marks the remnants of a gold smelting facility that was built in 1872 during the Aruba gold rush, which began in the 19th century after gold was discovered there in 1824


The first to salute America: Sint Eustatius

The first to salute America: Sint Eustatius

island
Sint Eustatius
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Sebastian Ioan

Informational video about Sint Eustatius, a tiny island, in the middle of the Caribbean, where most people speak English, but are in fact Dutch nationals. Sint Eustatius is a tropical municipality of the Netherlands.


Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part II: Pirates and Slaves

Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part II: Pirates and Slaves

island
Region
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Dutch Docu Channel

‘Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part II : Pirates and Slaves’ is part of a series of three informative historical videos/ slideshows about the Dutch West Indies, which consist of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Saba, and Suriname.


Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part III: Decolonization

Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part III: Decolonization

and the independence of Suriname

island
Region
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Dutch Docu Channel

‘Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part III: Decolonization and the independence of Suriname’ is part of a series of three informative historical videos/ slideshows about the Dutch West Indies, which consist of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Saba, and Suriname.


Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part I: The Dutch West India Company

Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part I: The Dutch West India Company

island
Region
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
English
author/maker
Dutch Docu Channel

‘Dutch West Indies 1630-1975 Part I: The Dutch West India Company’ is part of a series of three informative historical videos/ slideshows about the Dutch West Indies, which consist of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, Saba, and Suriname.”


De eilanden boven de wind / The islands above the wind

De eilanden boven de wind / The islands above the wind

Uit de reeks: 'Films over de West' / From the series: 'Films about the West'

island
Sint Maarten
category
Intangible heritage and Natural heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
Dutch and English
author/maker
Polygoonjournaal and TeamsxmTV

Dit is een historische film van 6 minuten over het eiland Sint Maarten. Men vermoedt dat deze film rond 1947 is gemaakt als onderdeel van een reeks genaamd: ‘Films over de West’. / This is a historical 6 minute movie about the Island of St Maarten. It is to believed that this movie was made around 1947 as part of the series: ‘Films about the West’.


Ranson – Curaçao Music Heritage Archive

Ranson – Curaçao Music Heritage Archive

island
Curaçao
category
Intangible heritage and Music & performing arts
type of material
Film/video and Music
target group
General public
language
Dutch, English, Papiamento, and Papiamentu
author/maker
Mathijs Reinen and Selwyn de Wind

Kanal di Youtube ku musika Afro-Kurasoleño, ku ta kai bou di herensia kultural di Kòrsou. 
Youtubekanaal met Afro-Curaçaose muziek die valt onder cultureel erfgoed van Curaçao. 
Youtubechannel with Afro-Curaçaoan music that is part of Curaçao cultural heritage.


Coleccion Aruba – Himno i Bandera – Volkslied and Vlag

Coleccion Aruba – Himno i Bandera – Volkslied and Vlag

island
Aruba
category
Intangible heritage, Music & performing arts, and Tangible heritage
type of material
Collection, Database, Film/video, and Website
target group
General public
language
Dutch, English, Papiamento, and Papiamentu
author/maker

Un coleccion dedica na dia 18 di maart, Aruba su Dia Nacional, dia di Himno y Bandera di Aruba.
Een collectie gewijd aan 18 maart, de nationale dag van Aruba, dag van het volkslied en de vlag van Aruba.
A collection, dedicated to the 18th of March, the national day of Aruba, day of the national anthem and flag of Aruba.


Coleccion Aruba – Carnaval

Coleccion Aruba – Carnaval

island
Aruba
category
Intangible heritage and Music & performing arts
type of material
Collection, Database, Film/video, and Website
target group
General public
language
Dutch, English, Papiamento, and Papiamentu
author/maker

Coleccion tematico di potret, video y publicacion nan tocante Aruba su carnaval
Publicaties en audiovisueel materiaal over Arubas carnavalstraditie.
Publications and audiovisual materials about Arubas carnaval (carnival) tradition.


Kompas Kòrsou – Herensia tangibel (Youtube)

Kompas Kòrsou – Herensia tangibel (Youtube)

Trevor Bakhuis

island
Curaçao
category
Built heritage and Tangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
Papiamento and Papiamentu
author/maker
Trevor Bakhuis

Trevor Bakhuis ta splika di diferente sitionan di herensia material di Kòrsou. Esaki ta konsistí di edifisionan i strukturanan ku a wordu konstruí den pasado, i awendia ahinda tin nifikashon pa kultura di Kòrsou.


Jeugd bouwt “High flying parks”

Jeugd bouwt “High flying parks”

island
Curaçao
category
Intangible heritage
type of material
Film/video
target group
General public
language
Dutch
author/maker
Polygoon-Profilti

Dit bioscoop journaal uit 1973 gaat over high flying parks, vrolijk versierde jeugdhuizen gebouwd uit allerlei materialen, die gebouwd worden op braakliggende terreinen langs de wegen op Curaçao.