With over 7,000 pieces taken by the colonising French from their homes in the ancient African kin...
Dahomey
Thousands of royal artifacts of Dahomey, a West African kingdom, were taken by French colonists in the 19th century for collection and display in Paris. Centuries later, a fraction returned to their home in modern-day Benin. This dramatized documentary follows the journey of 26 of the treasures as told by cultural art historians, embattled university students, and one of the repatriated statues himself.
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Dahomey
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 11, 2024
Runtime
1h 8m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
65%
Original Title
Dahomey
Production Companies
Les Films du Bal, Fanta Sy, ARTE France Cinéma
Director
Mati Diop
Revenue
$390,280
Description
Thousands of royal artifacts of Dahomey, a West African kingdom, were taken by French colonists in the 19th century for collection and display in Paris. Centuries later, a fraction returned to their home in modern-day Benin. This dramatized documentary follows the journey of 26 of the treasures as told by cultural art historians, embattled university students, and one of the repatriated statues himself.