Apr 28

International Film Forum: Dahomey

Mon, April 28, 2025 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm (2h) • Weitz Cinema
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Dahomey (Mati Diop, France/Senegal/Benin/Singapore, 2024, 68 minutes)

Dahomey is a 2024 documentary film directed by Mati Diop. It is a dramatised account of 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey (in modern-day Benin), which were held in a museum in France. The film explores how the artifacts were returned from France to Benin, and the reactions of Beninese people. The film was an international co-production between companies in France, Senegal, and Benin.

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Event Contact: Chérif Keïta

Event Summary

International Film Forum: Dahomey
  • Intended For: General Public, Students, Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, Alums, Prospective Students, Families
  • Categories: Film

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