44/10
World premiere in 2024
Narrative
A voyage of 26 royal treasures looted from the Kingdom of Dahomey in Paris returned to Benin today. Diop artistically expresses the needs of a new generation.
February 18 at the 74th Berlin Film Festival
The documentary, enriched with poetic nuances, tells the journey of historical objects returning from France to Benin. It highlights the debates among the people of Benin about the meaning of this event, presenting different perspectives.
From a technical point of view, the project is exceptionally well-planned, surprising with image quality, thoughtful rhythm and haunting sound
The technique of telling the story from the subject's point of view is particularly attractive, adding depth and complexity to the audience's understanding. As a European viewer, I felt a slight lack of explanation of what modern Benin is outside of the capital, which would have helped form an opinion about the Beninese debate in the film.
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However, it is clear that the filmmaker did not aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the country.
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