The French Senegalese director passed on big-budget Hollywood projects before making her latest film—a fantastical documentary about art restitution.

By Elian Peltier Reporting from Abomey and Cotonou, Benin. Throughout the movie “Dahomey,” the eerie voice of a 19th century West African king emerges from the depths of history.

Explore the award-winning documentary Dahomey, which follows the return of stolen artifacts from France to Benin. Filmmaker ...

In Mati Diop’s “Dahomey,” the spoils of war speak. “As far back as I can go,” says a raspy yet reverberant voice over a black screen, “there has never been a night so deep and opaque.” ...

Winner of the prestigious Golden Bear prize at this year’s Berlinale, French auteur Mati Diop’s sophomore feature, Dahomey, is a film that invites questioning. Following the repatriation of 26 ...

The forum through which this entity communicates to us is Mati Diop’s “Dahomey.” The French Senegalese filmmaker returns with a rich and absorbing exploration of the specter of colonialism ...

“Dahomey” packs a lot of introspection and heart into its brisk 68 minutes. Actor-director Mati Diop’s documentary chronicles the transfer of 26 royal treasures from an exhibition in Paris ...

"November 9, 2021: 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey are due to leave Paris, returning to their land of origin, the present-day Republic of Benin. "These artefacts are among thousands ...

In 1892, French soldiers looted a number of totems and treasures from the West African kingdom of Dahomey, considering these items the spoils of victory after winning the Second Franco-Dahomean War.

The nominees for this year's European Film Awards have been unveiled, with 'Emilia Pérez,' 'The Substance' and 'The Room Next ...

This week, the hosts discuss Dahomey, Rachel Bloom’s new special, and Mark Zuckerberg’s new clothes. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone ...

Will critics' darling 'Emilia Pérez' take home the gold for France, or will one of the other 85 countries pull an upset?