Wim van der Ziel

Wim van der Ziel (1906–1955) was a Dutch filmmaker and photographer, known for his unique black-and-white films that captured everyday life and significant events in Suriname during the first half of the 20th century. His work has recently gained attention following the transfer of his extensive film archive, including sixteen hours of previously unseen footage, to the National Archive of Suriname, highlighting his contributions to Surinamese cultural history.