Dahomey
Directed by Mati Diop
Starring Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir, Micheline Ayinon, Bicarel Gnikpo, Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou, Carlos Ounsougan, Saturnin Olou
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Thousands of royal artifacts from the West African kingdom of Dahomey were taken by French colonists in the 19th century and displayed in Paris. Centuries later, a small number return to modern-day Benin, following the journey of 26 treasures as cultural historians, students, and one repatriated statue share their perspectives.
- Original language
- French
- Country
- France, Senegal
- Screenplay
- Mati Diop
- Music
- Dean Blunt, Wally Badarou
- Cinematography
- Joséphine Drouin-Viallard
- Cast
- Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir, Micheline Ayinon, Bicarel Gnikpo, Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou, Carlos Ounsougan, Saturnin Olou
- Critics score
- 80/100
Updated July 21, 2026
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