Country: Guyana

Direction Theodor Koch-Grünberg

Cast Theodor Koch-Grünberg

Synopsis Life among the Taulipang of Guiana (S) (1911) presents a brief glimpse into the daily activities and cultural practices of the Taulipang people. The documentary captures the Taulipang as they engage in essential tasks such as processing maize and manioc,...

Direction Audrey Jean-Baptiste · Maxime Jean-Baptiste

Cast Rose Martine

Synopsis Listen to the Beat of Our Images (S) (2021) explores the captivating space odyssey of the 1960s in French Guiana, offering a unique perspective through the eyes of the local inhabitants. This essay film weaves a narrative where a fictional...

Direction Rupert Roonaraine

Direction Nickose Layne · Rae Wiltshire

Cast Mark Luke Edwards · Isaiah Lewis · Rae Wiltshire · Sonia Yarde

Synopsis Eating Papaw on the Seashore (2023) delves into the lives of two young Guyanese men who are grappling with their emotions and identities within a society that is often hostile towards homosexuality. The film explores their journey as they seek...

Direction Alex Arjoon · Victoria Arjoon

Cast Alex Arjoon · Annette Arjoon · Andrea Dutton

Synopsis Coast Land (S) (2020) delves into the impacts of coastal flooding and the escalating sea levels on the nation of Guyana. This documentary explores the environmental and societal consequences that arise from these phenomena, offering a comprehensive look at the...

Direction Harbance Kumar

Cast Stephanie Bentley · Laura Carbonell · Aldous Davidson · Manvi Dhoopar

Synopsis Rainbow Raani (2006) is a captivating romantic comedy that transcends geographical and gender boundaries to deliver a heartfelt message about love. The narrative centers around a dynamic musical group known as "The Rainbows," a quartet reminiscent of the Beatles, but...

Direction Frankie Sooknanan

Cast Debbie Ann Pustam · Mahadeo Shivraj · Alisha Persaud

Synopsis Karma: A Love Story (2007) unfolds as a narrative of affection, deceit, and camaraderie, drawing inspiration from the timeless tale of William Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet." The story delves into the complexities of relationships, exploring how actions and choices shape...

Direction Rohit Jagessar

Cast Thomas Garvey · Asim Mujahid · Kumar Gaurav · Aarti Bathija

Synopsis Guiana 1838: The Arrival (2004) follows the aftermath of the 1834 abolition of slavery in the British Caribbean, which leads Gillanders, Arbuthnot & Company in Calcutta, an arm of the East India Company, to seek laborers from India to replace...