Dahomey Wins Golden Bear at Berlinale Film Festival, Reignites Cultural Debate
Berlin, Germany – Documentary filmmaker Mati Diop has made history by winning the prestigious Golden Bear for best film at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival with her latest work, “Dahomey”. The film explores the cultural impact of the return of royal treasures from the African Kingdom of Dahomey to present-day Benin, shedding light on the complex emotions surrounding the repatriation of these artifacts. During the awards ceremony, Diop used her platform to make a …