Dahomey (2024)
Set against the restitution of 26 royal artifacts from the Kingdom of Dahomey held in Paris back to the Republic of Benin in 2021, *Dahomey* blends documentary realism with poetic narration. A statue of King Ghézo becomes the film’s philosophical voice, reflecting on its exile and return, while spirited debates among Beninese students at the University of Abomey‑Calavi explore identity, memory, and postcolonial restitution.
Genre: Documentary, Historical, Cultural
Stars: The royal artifact “26” (King Ghézo), student debate participants
Release Date: February 2024
Language: French, Fon (native Benin language), Voice-over in Fon/English
Country: France, Senegal, Benin
Ratings: Rotten Tomatoes: 99% critic score
Golden Bear Winner, Berlinale 2024Available Subtitles: English, French
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