Bubbling music is one of the most spirited manifestations of Caribbean-Dutch cultural heritage. The propulsive and highly danceable music symbolises freedom, power and ownership of the diaspora. This vibrant documentary celebrates bubbling’s storied history, tracing the historic and cultural roots of the club music, while exploring the contemporary scene that keeps pushing the envelope. By explicitly forefronting the female voices of bubbling, filmmaker Sharine Rijsenburg composes a joyful and feminist symphony of a musical scene that perfectly embodies an emancipated way of living.
– Hugo Emmerzael
Featured in these combined programmes
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RTM Pitch jubileum
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RTM
Celebrate the fifth edition of the RTM Pitch at IFFR 2025 with a special programme showcasing this year’s winner and all previous winners. -
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RTM Pitch winnaar: Bubbling Baby
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RTM
A celebration of a heritage often overlooked, Bubbling dance culture is reframed and reclaimed. -
Film details
- Country of production
- Netherlands
- Year
- 2025
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2025
- Length
- 19'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
