

Dahomey (2024)
1h 8m 6.3/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Mati Diop
Cast: Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (referenced)
Mental Health & Emotional
Grief / bereavement (major focus) (referenced)
Violence & Physical Harm
Slavery / forced labor (referenced)
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