Abiogenesis
ShortBiography
In search of his ancestral roots, filmmaker Amar Somaroo explores the story of Dina Somaroo, a young boy from India deceived by colonial promises of prosperity in Suriname. Through archival footage and reflections from the Netherlands, the film examines the complex legacy of diaspora-displacement, fragmented identity, and the duality of belonging.
- Runtime
- 14m
- Released
- 2024
Details
Release year: 2024
Storyline
In search of his ancestral roots, filmmaker Amar Somaroo explores the story of Dina Somaroo, a young boy from India deceived by colonial promises of prosperity in Suriname. Through archival footage and reflections from the Netherlands, the film examines the complex legacy of diaspora-displacement, fragmented identity, and the duality of belonging.
Top credits
Directors
Writers
Cast
See all 13 credits →- Amar Somaroo — Self
- Nassim Machrouhi — Self
- Indira Mangar — Self
- Aditi Bhagwat — Self