Based on old legends, the film depicts a fictional agricultural community in an isolated part of Curaçao at the turn of the century. The central theme of the film is the struggle between creative and destructive forces.

In the village of Desolato, Solem, the priestess protects the villagers from Alma Sola, the symbol of evil, the patriarch of the "shons", the white landowners. Alma Sola has the power to transform into male, female or animal and always strikes when vigilance of Desolato weakens.

Solem has sacrificed her fertility for the welfare of the community. Therefore she is not allowed to have a relationship with a man. Her longing for physical love provides Alma Sola with an opportunity to lead her stray.

Director: Felix De Rooy
Language: Papamientu with English subtitles

To be ordered from ArtMattan Productions (www.africanfilm.com)


Paul Robeson Prize for Best Diaspora Film, FESPACO 1991

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La sacerdotisa de un pueblito agrícola debe proteger la fertilidad de la tierra y velar por el bienestar físico y espiritual de una comunidad de esclavos, liberados a finales del siglo XIX. Para cumplir con ello es imprescindible que conserve su virginidad.

Titulo Original: Almacita di desolato
Dirección: Félix de Rooy
Guión: Norman de Palm
Fotografía: Ernest Dickerson
Edición: Ton de Graaf
Música: Grupo Issoco
Sonido: René Van der Berg

País: Antillas Holandesas (Curaçao)
Formato: 35 mm
Categoría: Ficción
Tipo: Color
Duración: 110 min.
Año de producción: 1987
Productora: Cosmic Illussion Production

Intérpretes: Marian Rolle, Gwendomar Roosje, Yubi Kirindongo, Nydia Ecury, Rina Penso

Source:
www.cinelatinoamericano.org/ficha.aspx?cod=5067