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.
I thought it was going to be in 20, 30 years.
Mati Diop and the team behind ‘Dahomey.‘Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images.
You have to crash through a whole host of internal barriers if youre going to dare to dream.
To dare to demand what is really just and legitimate.
These 26 works are good, but its not enough.
And I certainly think that it is humiliating.
Were well aware this issue needs to be addressed on different levels.
We shouldnt play down how powerful these tools we have, particularly cinematic tools, can be.
They offer a way to do something important.
Pic is produced by Eve Robin, Judith Lou Levy, and Diop.
Its a co-production between Les Films du Bal and Diops Dakar-based production outfit Fanta Sy.
The filmmaker launched the indie house with fellow Senegalese filmmaker Fabacary Assymby Coly.
Arte France is also on board as a partner.
Les Films du Losange is on international sales.
TheBerlin Film Festivalruns February 15-25.
