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Storyline

November, 2021. Twenty-six royal treasures of the Kingdom of Dahomey are about to leave Paris to return to their country of origin, the present- day Republic of Benin. Along with thousands of others, these artifacts were plundered by French colonial troops in 1892. But what attitude to adopt to these ancestors’ homecoming in a country that had to forge ahead in their absence? While the soul of the artifacts is freed, debate rages among students of the University of Abomey-Calavi.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

San Sebastián International Film Festival 2024
Zabaltegi Tabakalera
Berlin International Film Festival 2024
Competition
Golden Bear for Best Film
Toronto International Film Festival 2024
Special Presentations
Barcelona Independent Film Festival, l'Alternativa 2024
Opening Film

Lux Film Prize of European Parliament 2025
Nominated
European Film Awards (EFA) 2024
2 Nominations:
Best European film.
Best European documentary.