This innovative documenntary looks at the transfer of 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey from France to Benin, ...
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‘Dahomey' Review: Mati Diop Literally Gives Looted African Artifacts a Voice in Strange, Sensitive DocThe most famous of the items, including a defiant statue of a warrior with his fist raised and a half-shark-half-man statue of Dahomey's last proper ruler, King Behanzin, actually have voices.
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‘Dahomey' Director Mati Diop Would Like to See France Return More Looted African ArtThe doc tells the story of African art that was looted in the 19th century from the kingdom of Dahomey, following 26 artifacts that were taken back to Benin from France after French president ...
with Mati Diop’s Berlinale Golden Bear winner Dahomey – which made it into Best International Feature Film (for Senegal) and Documentary Academy Award shortlists – won Best Documentary.
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