Rise and Shine Acquires ‘Selling a Colonial War’ Ahead of World Premiere at IDFA: ‘This Will Be Dynamite in the Netherlands’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Rise and Shine World Sales has acquired In-Soo Radstake’s “Selling a Colonial War,” which world premieres in the International Competition section of documentary festival IDFA in Amsterdam. “Selling a Colonial War” looks to encourage the Dutch government and society to accept responsibility for their actions as a colonial power in Indonesia – and especially their actions when fighting a war in Indonesia after the country declared independence in 1945.
The Dutch government still refrains from using the term “war crimes” to describe their actions as this would have great impact on calls for reparation.
Radstake said: “The colonial past is a sensitive topic in the Netherlands, sparking intense debates about historical injustices, identity, responsibility, acknowledgment and reparations.
And of course how this legacy of colonialism affects countries and peoples formerly colonized. The film delves into how Dutch society struggles with its colonial history and the ongoing debates. “On a broader scale, the film fits into the global debate on decolonization, image shaping, framing and fake news.
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