It was founded in the 17th century by King Houegbadja.
Along with thousands of others, these artifacts were plundered by French colonial troops in 1892.
There were no real scandals or divisive talking points.
BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Mati Diop attends the “Dahomey” premiere during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 18, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images)Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images
For the most part, audiences have been focused on the films, which have been a mixed bag.
DiopsDahomeywas a favorite on the ground.
Check out Deadlines festival reviewshere.
Scorseses remarks during the ceremony which it’s possible for you to check outhere were brief.
We also spoke exclusively with the filmmaker before his Berlin bow, and you could read thathere.
On the business side, the European Film Market was piping hot.
Before this evenings opening ceremony, the festival announced the winners from this years Panorama sidebar.
