Stories from Lakka Beach

“Ten years after the devastation of the rebel war, Sierra Leoneans abroad are still afraid to return home to their families,” says Aminata from Lakka, Sierra Leone. In this picturesque beach village, a fisherman, a woodcarver, a restaurant owner, a local politician and an aspiring rapper live their lives in close proximity to each other. Their visions, however, are surprisingly different. Through stories, they share with us the deepest and most profound moments in their lives. Stories about the ocean and the land, about war, love, religion, tradition, and about foreigners – tourism on the heavenly beaches is nowhere near to how it was in the 80s. Visitors stay away because of stories about the war, stories that the inhabitants would rather forget, but the world does not.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Script: Daan Veldhuizen

Cinematography: Daan Veldhuizen

Editing: Daan Veldhuizen

Sound: Philip Bais, Pa Yemoh Kamara

Music: Peter Pluer

Production: ByDesign, The Netherlands info@daanveldhuizen.com www.daanveldhuizen.com

Producers: Daan Veldhuizen, Valerie Schuit, Tamara Vuurmans

Co-production: Viewpoint Production, The Netherands

Format: HDCAM Color

Production Country: The Netherlands