Documentary
Dahomey
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.
Directed by Christiane Chabi Kao, Mati Diop
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Status
Released
Released
September 11, 2024
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
English, Ewe, French
Top cast
Lucrèce Hougbelo
(voice)
Parfait Vaiayinon
(voice)
Didier Sedoha Nassangade
(voice)
Sabine Badjogoumin
(voice)
Dowoti Desir
Self
Micheline Ayinon
Self
Bicarel Gnikpo
Self
Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou
Self
Carlos Ounsougan
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Saturnin Olou
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Michael Vogbe
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Pricette Zannou
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Armel Anagonou
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Amour Amoussouvikpo
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Alexandre Viakinnou
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Willyam Klikan
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Wilfried Kiatagan
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Sarkis Gounon
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Lino Mewdehou
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Pretextat Bgelidi
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