Dahomey
Overview
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.
- Revenue
- $506,090
- Production
- Les Films du Bal, Fanta Sy, ARTE France Cinéma
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Crew
- Director
- Mati Diop
- Writers
- Mati Diop
- Cinematography
- Joséphine Drouin-Viallard
- Composer
- Dean Blunt,Wally Badarou
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CinemaSerf
October 31, 2024
With over 7,000 pieces taken by the colonising French from their homes in the ancient African kingdom of Dahomey (now Benin), there is much celebration amongst the population at the return of 26 artefacts. These range from statues of their legendary Kings Ghezo and Béhanzin to objects of religious significance and items of such an intricate design that their condition will require perpetual care in a new, purpose-built, home near the Presidential Palace. Sadly, we just don't spend enough time wi…