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Dahomey

6.5(78)20241h 8m2

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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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$506.1K
Language
English
  • african history
  • african art
  • benin

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Mati Diop

Writers

Mati Diop

Produced in

France, Senegal

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • IndiaIN

    • PremiereInternational Film Festival of India21 Nov 2024
    • Digital / OTTMUBI13 Dec 2024
  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereNew York Film Festival28 Sept 2024
    • PremiereMill Valley Film Festival11 Oct 2024
    • PremierePhiladelphia Film Festival20 Oct 2024
    • Theatrical (limited)25 Oct 2024
    • Digital / OTTMUBI13 Dec 2024
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereBFI London Film Festival12 Oct 2024
    • TheatricalPG25 Oct 2024
    • Digital / OTTMUBI13 Dec 2024
    • PhysicalPGBlu-ray & DVD10 Mar 2025
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival10 Aug 2024
    • PremiereAdelaide Film Festival26 Oct 2024
    • TheatricalG27 Feb 2025
    • Digital / OTTG23 Apr 2025
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival5 Sept 2024
    • PremiereAtlantic International Film Festival14 Sept 2024
    • PremiereVancouver International Film Festival29 Sept 2024
    • Digital / OTTMUBI13 Dec 2024
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Digital / OTTMUBI13 Dec 2024
  • AustriaAT

    • PremiereViennale - Vienna International Film Festival29 Oct 2024
  • BrazilBR

    • Digital / OTTMUBI13 Dec 2024
  • ChinaCN

    • PremiereBeijing International Film Festival 18 Apr 2024
    • PremiereShanghai International Film Festival14 Jun 2024
    • PremierePanorama du cinéma français 202429 Jun 2024
  • CzechiaCZ

    • PremiereJi.hlava International Documentary Film Festival26 Oct 2024
    • Theatrical15+14 Nov 2024
  • FinlandFI

    • Theatrical13 Dec 2024
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical11 Sept 2024
    • Digital / OTTArte•tv19 Feb 2026
    • TVArte19 Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

Dahomey was released on 11 September 2024.

Audience reviews

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    CinemaSerf

    10/31/2024

    6/10

    With over 7,000 pieces taken by the colonising French from their homes in the ancient African kingdom of Dahomey (now Benin), there is much celebration amongst the population at the return of 26 artefacts. These range from statues of their legendary Kings Ghezo and Béhanzin to objects of religious significance and items of such an intricate design that their condition will require perpetual care in a new, purpose-bui…

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