Dahomey poster

Dahomey( 2024)

TV-MADocumentary
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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Lucrèce Hougbelo

      (voice)

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      Parfait Vaiayinon

      (voice)

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      Didier Sedoha Nassangade

      (voice)

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      Sabine Badjogoumin

      (voice)

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      Dowoti Desir

      Self

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      Micheline Ayinon

      Self

    7. cast image

      Bicarel Gnikpo

      Self

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      Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou

      Self

    9. cast image

      Carlos Ounsougan

      Radio Univers

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      Saturnin Olou

      Radio Univers

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      Michael Vogbe

      Radio Univers

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      Pricette Zannou

      Radio Univers

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      Armel Anagonou

      Radio Univers

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      Amour Amoussouvikpo

      Radio Univers

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      Alexandre Viakinnou

      Radio Univers

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      Willyam Klikan

      Radio Univers

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      Wilfried Kiatagan

      Radio Univers

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      Sarkis Gounon

      Radio Univers

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      Lino Mewdehou

      Radio Univers

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      Pretextat Bgelidi

      Radio Univers

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      Gilbert Tonouewa

      Radio Univers

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      Placide Kagbanon

      Radio Univers

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      Gildas Adannou

      Self

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      Morias Agbessi

      Self

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      Maryline Agbossi

      Self

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      Habib Ahandessi

      Self

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      Didier Donatien Alihonou

      Self

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      Imelda Batamoussi

      Self

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      Calixte Biah

      Self

    30. cast image

      Jules Bocco

      Self

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      Messi Boco

      Self

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      Diane Cakpo

      Self

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      Gaël Daavo

      Self

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      Chamelie Dognon

      Self

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      Paul Timothée Doto

      Self

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      Odilon Gbenontin

      Self

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      Donald Gbossa

      Self

    38. cast image

      Alain Godonou

      Self - Commissaire de l'exposition

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      Gilbert Godovo

      Self

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      Edah Gontran

      Self

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      Joséa Guedje

      Self

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      Abdoulaye Imorou

      Self

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      Yvon Kossou-Yovo

      Self

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      Raïmi Bassitou Nouatin

      Self

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      Rose Ouemeho

      Self

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      Richard J.V. Sogan

      Self

    47. cast image

      Joël Tchogbé

      Self

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    6
    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Oct 31 2024
    With over 7,000 pieces taken by the colonising French from their homes in the ancient African kingdom of Dahomey (now Benin), there is much celebration amongst the population at the return of 26 artefacts. These range from statues of their legendary Kings Ghezo and Béhanzin to objects of religious significance and items of such an intricate design that their condition will require perpetual care in a new, purpose-built, home near the Presidential Palace. Sadly, we just don't spend enough time with these beautifully crafted sculptures, nor do we really learn very much about the history of them, ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    506090.00

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