Mati Diop’s award-winning documentary Dahomey explores the return of 26 royal artworks from the former Kingdom of Dahomey to their country of origin—present-day Benin. Looted during the colonial era and taken to France, these objects become the center of a film that reflects on self-determination, restitution, and the reimagining of cultural spaces. Awarded the Golden Bear at the 2024 Berlinale, Diop’s work gives voice to perspectives that lie beyond the walls of major museums and invites viewers to rethink how art and heritage are represented.
This screening is part of the Bonner Filmfair and will be followed by a discussion with Jun.-Prof. Dr. Julia Binter, Argelander Professor for Critical Museum and Heritage Studies at the University of Bonn.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Format
Event / Film Screening
Topic
Cinema
Speaker
Jun.-Prof. Dr. Julia Binter
Target Audience
Open to all
Language
French with German subtitles
Venue
Institut français Bonn
Adenauerallee 35, 53113 Bonn
Room: Robert-Schuman-Saal (IF)
Reservation
Not required
Further Information
- mubi.com film page: Dahomey
- Bonner Filmfair: 2025 program overview
Organizers
Institut français Bonn, Bonner Filmfair
Contact
Institut français Bonn
info.institutfrancais@uni-bonn.de