

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
Writers: Mati Diop

Lucrèce Hougbelo
(voice)

Parfait Vaiayinon
(voice)

Didier Sedoha Nassangade
(voice)

Sabine Badjogoumin
(voice)

Dowoti Desir
Self

Micheline Ayinon
Self

Bicarel Gnikpo
Self

Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou
Self

Carlos Ounsougan
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Saturnin Olou
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Michael Vogbe
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Pricette Zannou
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Armel Anagonou
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Amour Amoussouvikpo
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Alexandre Viakinnou
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Willyam Klikan
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Wilfried Kiatagan
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Sarkis Gounon
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Lino Mewdehou
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Pretextat Bgelidi
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