We’re excited to welcome the 5th edition of CineCarib to Ventilator Cinema on Saturday, October 17 at 15:00, presented together with Africadelic.
This edition features a special screening of Kombiná, a feature documentary exploring contemporary (Dutch) Caribbean architecture through 25 years of design work by architect Lyongo Juliana.
The programme also includes Forsa Ansestral, a short documentary about tambú, an Afro-Caribbean musical and cultural tradition rooted in resistance, spirituality and community.
Following the screenings, the filmmakers will join us for a panel discussion exploring the past, present and future of preserving cultural heritage in the Dutch Caribbean and its diaspora.
Join us at Ventilator Cinema for an afternoon of film, architecture, music, heritage and conversation.
MAIN FILM — KOMBINÁ
Director: Lyongo Juliana
Year: 2024
Locations: Curaçao, Bonaire, Saba & the Netherlands
Languages: Papiamentu, Dutch & English
Subtitles: English
Duration: 69 min
SHORT FILM — FORSA ANSESTRAL
Director: Gyoni Jamanika
Year: 2026
Produced by: Sendebibu
Duration: 20 min
CineCarib: Kombiná (69') + post-screening discussion
Kombiná is a journey through contemporary Dutch Caribbean architecture. The documentary follows architect Lyongo Juliana on a 25-year journey across the Dutch Caribbean, exploring what contemporary Caribbean architecture truly means today. Through projects on Curaçao, Bonaire, Saba, and St. Maarten, the film reveals how architecture emerges from a rich fusion of cultures, histories, climates, and social realities. Just like Caribbean music and language, architecture is shaped by many influences. In the film, Lyongo reflects—together with young designers, students, clients, and residents—on how architecture can respond to social challenges, reflect local identity, and contribute to more inclusive and meaningful living environments.
