Caraibean Film Programme: The Legend of Buchi Fil

(German Gruber, 2008) An Antillean legend from the times of slavery. Based on the poem “Balada di Buchi Fil” by Pierre Lauffer, about the strongest slave that ever lived. Only when they sold his beloved wife Mosa Nena, did his heart break. In Papiamentu, Dutch subtitles.

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Date and time Saturday 22 January 2011 23:05 tot 23:01 uur
Location Filmhuis - zaal 6

(Curaçao, German Gruber) Every morning all the slaves, on their way to work, take their hat of for Bomba. All slaves, except Buchi. He always walks with his head held high. An Antillean legend from the times of slavery. Based on the poem “Balada di Buchi Fil” by Pierre Lauffer, about the strongest slave that ever lived. Only when they sold his beloved wife Mosa Nena, did his heart break. 20min,  Papiamentu/Dutch subtitles

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