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Dahomey emphasizes the marginalized in contemplating colonialism's modern-day manifestations
Dahomey's title refers to the former Kingdom of Dahomey, which collapsed in 1904 after a 304-year-long existence. French colonizers stole these artifacts in 1892. They were subsequently displayed ...
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Dahomey, from director Mati Diop, tracks the homeward journey of artefacts stolen from Benin 130 years ago
These artefacts are "royal treasures", an early title card in Mati Diop's documentary Dahomey informs us, that were pilfered from the kingdom of Dahomey by French colonisers in an 1892 invasion.
Mati Diop on ‘Dahomey': ‘It's Time for Cinema to Welcome African Perspectives on the Black Experience'
In the film, Diop, who is French and of Senegalese descent, follows the 2021 repatriation of 26 artifacts from the Musée du ...