We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
2025, English. Directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu.
"We Were Here" unveils the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe through iconic artworks. This multilingual film, shot across Europe, challenges the notion that all Blacks were slaves or servants. It reveals a diverse presence, including princes, ambassadors, merchants, and religious figures. Narrated from an Afro-European perspective, it explores stories absent from traditional history books. The film interweaves art history with social narratives, offering a fresh lens on European Renaissance and the complex tapestry of Black presence often overlooked in conventional historical accounts.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 17 October 2025
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Kudjo Kuwornu
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Who directed We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe?
We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe (2025) was directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu and stars Antumi Toasijé, Kate Lowe, Olivette Otele.