Dahomey (2024)
Synopsis: 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.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade
Director: Mati Diop
Country: France
Quality: HD
Duration: 68 min
Release: 09/11/2024
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
