People and Culture

Reggae, Rum and Rastafari - A Jamaican Adventure

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Discover the real Jamaica as filmmaker Samuel Häde ventures beyond clichés, embracing new encounters and challenging his western way of thinking in a captivating exploration of the island's life.

An exploration of Jamaican life, full of lessons about colonialism, breathtaking natural beauty and the cultural legacy of a proud nation.

Many clichés surround the Caribbean state of Jamaica. In order to understand what the life on this island is all about, filmmaker Samuel Häde embarks on a journey outside of his comfort zone. In three months, he wants to circumnavigate the island and does not shy away from any new encounters. Whether on forays through the rainforest with an old-school Rastafarian or driving through the jungle on a motorbike, Samuel's western way of thinking is increasingly put to the test on this journey.

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Programme Details

DURATION
1 x 60'
AVAILABLE IN
HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English