Rent Dahomey (2024)

Name: Dahomey
Rating: 3.5

3.5 of 5 from 47 ratings

1h 8min

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From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), 'Dahomey' is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching issues surrounding appropriation, self-determination and restitution. Set in November 2021, the documentary charts 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey that are due to leave Paris and return to their country of origin: the present-day Republic of Benin. Using multiple perspectives Diop questions how these artifacts should be received in a country that has reinvented itself in their absence.
Winner of the coveted Golden Bear prize at the 2024 Berlinale, 'Dahomey' is an affecting though altogether singular conversation piece that is as spellbinding as it is essential.
Actors:: Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir, Micheline Ayinon, Bicarel Gnikpo, Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou, Carlos Ounsougan, Saturnin Olou, Michael Vogbe, Pricette Zannou, Armel Anagonou, Amour Amoussouvikpo, Alexandre Viakinnou, Willyam Klikan, Wilfried Kiatagan, Sarkis Gounon, Lino Mewdehou, Pretextat Bgelidi
Directors:: Mati Diop
Producers:: Mati Diop, Judith Lou Lévy, Eve Robin
Writers:: Mati Diop, Makenzy Orcel
Studio:: Elevation
Genres:: Documentary, Special Interest
Awards:: 2024 Berlinale Golden Bear