Dahomey
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France, Senegal, Benin · 2024
1h 8m
Director Mati Diop
Starring Gildas Adannou, Habib Ahandessi, Joséa Guedje, Imelda Batamoussi
Genre Documentary
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In their colonial efforts, the French stole thousands of artifacts belonging to the Kingdom of Dahomey. In 2021, 26 of these treasures, which were being kept in a French museum, are being returned to Benin. This documentary features student discussions about repatriation and some fictional elements to capture the artifacts' journey.
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