Dahomey
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2 [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lucrèce Hougbelo
(voice)
Parfait Vaiayinon
(voice)
Didier Sedoha Nassangade
(voice)
Sabine Badjogoumin
(voice)
Dowoti Desir
Self
Micheline Ayinon
Self
Bicarel Gnikpo
Self
Nadia Vihoutou Kponadou
Self
Carlos Ounsougan
Radio Univers
Saturnin Olou
Radio Univers
Michael Vogbe
Radio Univers
Pricette Zannou
Radio Univers
Armel Anagonou
Radio Univers
Amour Amoussouvikpo
Radio Univers
Alexandre Viakinnou
Radio Univers
Willyam Klikan
Radio Univers
Wilfried Kiatagan
Radio Univers
Sarkis Gounon
Radio Univers
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 49 DaysViennale - Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 13, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 10, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$506K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mati Diop
- Screenplay & Story
- Mati Diop
- Original Score
- Dean Blunt, Wally Badarou
- Original Title
- Dahomey
- Country of Origin
- France, Senegal
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ewe, French
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Worldwide Gross
- $506K
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Bal, Fanta Sy, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mati Diop
Mati Diop
Dean Blunt, Wally Badarou
Joséphine Drouin-Viallard, Yannick Casanova
Gabriel Gonzalez
Mati Diop, Eve Robin, Judith Lou Lévy, Christiane Chabi Kao, Marco Tulio Pires
Department Leadership Roster
Mati Diop
Producer
Eve Robin
Producer
Judith Lou Lévy
Producer
Gabriel Gonzalez
Editor
Joséphine Drouin-Viallard
Director of Photography
Mati Diop
Writer
Mati Diop
Director
Dean Blunt
Original Music Composer
Wally Badarou
Original Music Composer
Marco Tulio Pires
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dahomey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dahomey about?
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.
Who directed Dahomey?
Dahomey was directed by Mati Diop.
Who stars in Dahomey?
The principal cast of Dahomey includes Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir.
When was Dahomey released and how long is it?
Dahomey was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
How much did Dahomey make at the box office?
Dahomey grossed $506K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Dahomey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dahomey was composed by Dean Blunt, Wally Badarou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dahomey?
Dahomey holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).