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Dahomey

Documentary

2024, Movie, 1h 8min

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.

Country: Senegal,France

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Reviews

Critic Jacob Oller

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Mati Diop’s brisk, thoughtful documentary considers the limited yet necessary good done through restitution.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Jourdain Searles

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Beautiful, melancholy and intellectually stimulating, “Dahomey” is a documentary that should be seen by all.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic David Jenkins

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...a blueprint for anti-colonialist action.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Pat Brown

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With its focus on looted African art, Mati Diop’s captivating, fabulistic documentary Dahomey confronts the reality of how modernity has been shaped by the West’s theft of cultural heritage

Read full review at Slant Magazine

Critic Wendy Ide

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...the agile poetry and formal playfulness of Mati Diop’s exquisite hybrid documentary belies the weight and wealth of ideas within.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Chris Barsanti

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...does feel like a story that is more about the present and the future of Africa than its past.

Read full review at Popmatters

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In "Dahomey," a group of students at the University of Abomey-Calavi grapple with the return of 26 royal treasures to their country, Benin, after being plundered by French colonial troops over a century ago. As they delve into the history and significance of these artifacts, they must confront their own identities and the impact of colonialism on their culture. Through their discussions, the film explores themes of heritage, belonging, and the complexities of reconciling with the past. Set in present-day Benin, "Dahomey" offers a powerful and thought-provoking reflection on the lingering effects of colonialism and the importance of reclaiming one's cultural heritage.

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You can stream Dahomey on: Mubi