Dahomey
2024, French. Directed by Mati Diop.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Dahomey is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mati DiopDirector
- Lucrèce Hougbelo(voice)
- Parfait Vaiayinon(voice)
- Didier Sedoha Nassangade(voice)
- Sabine Badjogoumin(voice)
- Dowoti DesirSelf
- Micheline AyinonSelf
- Bicarel GnikpoSelf
- Nadia Vihoutou KponadouSelf
- Carlos OunsouganRadio Univers
- Saturnin OlouRadio Univers
- Michael VogbeRadio Univers
- Pricette ZannouRadio Univers
Details
- Released
- 11 September 2024
- Country
- France, Senegal
- Written by
- Mati Diop
- Box office
- $506K
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Dahomey: quick answers
Is Dahomey worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dahomey?
Dahomey runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Dahomey have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dahomey. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dahomey parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Dahomey yet.
Which OTT platform is Dahomey on?
Dahomey is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dahomey?
If you liked Dahomey, try Chronos, Samsara, Baraka.
Who directed Dahomey?
Dahomey (2024) was directed by Mati Diop and stars Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade.