Cinetrā
Cinetrā
Cinetrā
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.
Available to stream, rent or buy in India
Berlin International Film Festival 2024
Hong Kong International Film Festival 2024
Beijing International Film Festival 2024
Cast: Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir, Micheline Ayinon, Bicarel Gnikpo, Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou, Carlos Ounsougan, Saturnin Olou, Michael Vogbe, Pricette Zannou, Armel Anagonou, Amour Amoussouvikpo, Alexandre Viakinnou, Willyam Klikan, Wilfried Kiatagan, Sarkis Gounon, Lino Mewdehou, Pretextat Bgelidi
Writer: Mati Diop (Writer)
Cinematographer: Joséphine Drouin-Viallard
Editor: Gabriel Gonzalez
Sound Designer: Nicolas Becker, Sylvain Malbrant
Composer: Dean Blunt, Wally Badarou
Direction team: Gildas Adannou (Assistant Director), Christophe Nanga-Oly (Second Unit Director)
Producers: Eve Robin, Mati Diop, Judith Lou Lévy
Production: Les Films du Bal, Fanta Sy, ARTE France Cinéma
