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Dahomey

Documentary - 2024
Dahomey
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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.
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Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
68 min
Release date:
11 Sep 2024
Country:
FR, SN
Languages:
English, Ewe, French
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$506,090
Awards:
13 wins & 51 nominations total
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