30/37
Diop artistically expresses the demands of the new generation
Line of Events
A voyage of 26 looted royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was exhibited in Paris, is now being returned to Benin.
In the category of the Academy Awards in 2025
Senegal’s official entry in the “Best International Feature Film” category; 97.
It highlights the debates among Benini about the significance of the event, showing a wide spectrum of perspectives
The documentary tells the story of the journey of historical artifacts returning from France to Benin with a poetic twist.
From a technical point of view, the project is extremely well designed, impressing with its image quality, thoughtful rhythm and captivating sound
The technique of telling the story from the artifact’s point of view is particularly captivating, adding depth and complexity to the audience’s understanding.
However, it is clear that the aim of the filmmaker was not to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the country
As a viewer from Europe, I felt a slight lack of explanation about what modern Benin is like outside of its capital city would have helped shape the opinion of the discussions presented by the Beninese in the film.
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