Children of the Colony

Logo of the TV series “Kinderen van de kolonie”
Gripping testimonies from Belgians and Congolese on the colonial past and present

What is the legacy of the colonial past? And how did it shape family histories?

In the popular TV series Kinderen van de Kolonie ("Children of the Colony"), Belgians and Congolese reflect on their experiences as colonizers or colonized. Historical context provided by experts puts their personal stories in perspective.

Using excerpts from this series, you can bring the past vividly to life for your students! 

Place & period
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
DR Congo (1960-...)
Theme
Governance
Decolonization
Diaspora
Economy
Heritage and memory
Gender
Violence
Independance
Education
Propaganda
Racism
Religion
Resistance
Type
Testimony
Video
Documentary
Organisation
VRT
Year
2021
Language
Dutch
Target audience
2nd stage secondary
3rd stage secondary
Duration
6 X 50 min.