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Dahomey (2024)

09/11/2024Documentary1h 8m
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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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Lucrèce Hougbelo

    (voice)

  2. Parfait Vaiayinon

    (voice)

  3. Didier Sedoha Nassangade

    (voice)

  4. Sabine Badjogoumin

    (voice)

  5. Dowoti Desir

    Self

  6. Micheline Ayinon

    Self

  7. Bicarel Gnikpo

    Self

  8. Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou

    Self

  9. Carlos Ounsougan

    Radio Univers

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 with these beautifully crafted sculptures, nor do we really learn very much about the history of them,...

Status Released

Original LanguageFrench 

Budget-

Revenue $506,090.00

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