Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art (2022)

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There is an interlinking history of violent European colonialism and the cultural legacy of ethnographic collections in institutions. This documentary traces the progression of colonial history from the Berlin Conference of 1884-85 to the systematic elimination of cultural traditions, religions and lifeways which would occur sporadically through genocides and warfare until the early 20th century throughout the African continent—surveying the inquiries and movements for historical justice, the relationships between European institutions and colonial violence and following enduring struggles against these organisations to regain what was taken.

Director: Nora Philippe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Thibault Kienz Agyeman
Editing: Barbara Bascou, Tania Goldenberg
Production: ARTE, TV5 Monde, Cinétévé
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

colonialism, art history, british colonialism, french colonialism, german colonialism, african art, restitution, benin bronzes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art about?
There is an interlinking history of violent European colonialism and the cultural legacy of ethnographic collections in institutions. This documentary traces the progression of colonial history from the Berlin Conference of 1884-85 to the systematic elimination of cultural traditions, religions and lifeways which would occur sporadically through genocides and warfare until the early 20th century throughout the African continent—surveying the inquiries and movements for historical justice, the relationships between European institutions and colonial violence and following enduring struggles against these organisations to regain what was taken.
Who directed Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art?
Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art was directed by Nora Philippe.
Who stars in Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art?
Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art stars Léonie Simaga.
How long is Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art?
Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art?
Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art is a Documentary film.
Where was Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art produced?
Restitution? Africa's Fight for Its Art was produced in France.