Dahomey
Sep 11, 2024 · 1h 8m
Director
Mati DiopOverview
Thousands of royal artifacts of Dahomey, a West African kingdom, were taken by French colonists in the 19th century for collection and display in Paris. Centuries later, a fraction returned to their home in modern-day Benin. This dramatized documentary follows the journey of 26 of the treasures as told by cultural art historians, embattled university students, and one of the repatriated statues himself.
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Cast of Dahomey
Lucrèce Hougbelo(voice)- Parfait Vaiayinon(voice)
- Didier Sedoha Nassangade(voice)
- Sabine Badjogoumin(voice)
- Dowoti DesirSelf
- Micheline AyinonSelf
- Bicarel GnikpoSelf
- Nadia Vihoutou KponadouSelf
- Carlos OunsouganRadio Univers
- Saturnin OlouRadio Univers
- Michael VogbeRadio Univers
- Pricette ZannouRadio Univers
- Armel AnagonouRadio Univers
- Amour AmoussouvikpoRadio Univers
- Alexandre ViakinnouRadio Univers
- Willyam KlikanRadio Univers
- Wilfried KiataganRadio Univers
- Sarkis GounonRadio Univers
- Lino MewdehouRadio Univers
- Pretextat BgelidiRadio Univers
- Gilbert TonouewaRadio Univers
- Placide KagbanonRadio Univers
- Gildas AdannouSelf
- Morias AgbessiSelf
- Maryline AgbossiSelf
- Habib AhandessiSelf
- Didier Donatien AlihonouSelf
- Imelda BatamoussiSelf
- Calixte BiahSelf
- Jules BoccoSelf
- Messi BocoSelf
- Diane CakpoSelf
- Gaël DaavoSelf
- Chamelie DognonSelf
- Paul Timothée DotoSelf
- Odilon GbenontinSelf
- Donald GbossaSelf
- Alain GodonouSelf - Commissaire de l'exposition
- Gilbert GodovoSelf
- Edah GontranSelf
- Joséa GuedjeSelf
- Abdoulaye ImorouSelf
- Yvon Kossou-YovoSelf
- Raïmi Bassitou NouatinSelf
- Rose OuemehoSelf
- Richard J.V. SoganSelf
- Joël TchogbéSelf
Crew of Dahomey
Mati DiopProducer, Writer, Casting, Director- Eve RobinProducer
Judith Lou LévyProducer
Marco Tulio PiresProduction Manager, Producer- Christiane Chabi KaoExecutive Producer
- Dean BluntOriginal Music Composer
- Wally BadarouOriginal Music Composer
- Joséphine Drouin-ViallardDirector of Photography
Gabriel GonzalezEditor- Nicolas BeckerSound Designer
Ama AmpaduAssociate Producer- Gildas AdannouAssistant Director
- Julien MartinFoley Recordist
- Gilles GranierColorist
- Gilles MarsaletFoley Artist
- Christophe Nanga-OlySecond Unit Director
- Raffet HouessouGaffer
- Mael DesreumauxSound Recordist
Cyril HoltzSound Re-Recording Mixer- Corneille HoussouSound Engineer
About Dahomey
What is Dahomey about?
Thousands of royal artifacts of Dahomey, a West African kingdom, were taken by French colonists in the 19th century for collection and display in Paris. Centuries later, a fraction returned to their home in modern-day Benin. This dramatized documentary follows the journey of 26 of the treasures as told by cultural art historians, embattled university students, and one of the repatriated statues…
When was Dahomey released?
Dahomey was released on September 11, 2024.
Where can I watch Dahomey?
Dahomey is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Dahomey?
Dahomey runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Who directed Dahomey?
Dahomey was directed by Mati Diop.
Who is in the cast of Dahomey?
The cast of Dahomey includes Lucrèce Hougbelo ((voice)), Parfait Vaiayinon ((voice)), Didier Sedoha Nassangade ((voice)), Sabine Badjogoumin ((voice)) and Dowoti Desir (Self).
Is Dahomey on Netflix?
No, Dahomey is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel instead.