Dahomey
2024/09/11 (US) | Documentary
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.
Mati Diop
Director
Lead Cast
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Lucrèce Hougbelo
(voice)
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Parfait Vaiayinon
(voice)
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Didier Sedoha Nassangade
(voice)
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Sabine Badjogoumin
(voice)
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Dowoti Desir
Self
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Micheline Ayinon
Self
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Bicarel Gnikpo
Self
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Budget
$ 0
Revenue
$ 506,090
Status
Released
Production Company
- Les Films du Bal
- Fanta Sy
- ARTE France Cinéma
Crews
Judith Lou Lévy
Producer
Mati Diop
Producer
Eve Robin
Producer
Gabriel Gonzalez
Editor
Joséphine Drouin-Viallard
Director of Photography
Nicolas Becker
Sound Designer
Mati Diop
Writer
Christiane Chabi Kao
Executive Producer