Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Dahomey
Status
released
Original Language
fr
Revenue
$506K

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Production Companies

Les Films du Bal logoLes Films du Bal
Fanta Sy
ARTE France Cinéma logoARTE France Cinéma