Dahomey
Date & Time
Location Main Campus | Kinder Building
Drop off at Kinder Building
Film Information
| Theater | Lynn Wyatt Theater, digital |
| Directed by | Mati Diop |
| Year | 2024 |
| Length | 68 minutes |
| Country | France/Senegal/Benin |
| Language | English, French, and Fon with English subtitles |
Call for Questions 713-639-7531
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Dahomey
Date & Time
Location Main Campus | Kinder Building
Drop off at Kinder Building
Film Information
| Theater | Lynn Wyatt Theater, digital |
| Directed by | Mati Diop |
| Year | 2024 |
| Length | 68 minutes |
| Country | France/Senegal/Benin |
| Language | English, French, and Fon with English subtitles |
Mati Diop’s hypnotic documentary explores the journey of 26 historical artifacts being returned from French museums to present-day Benin (formerly the West African Kingdom of Dahomey), from where they were plundered during colonial times. Throughout these major moments of return and restitution, both the modern-day citizens of Benin and the artworks share their often poetic and truthful thoughts on displacement, ownership, institutionalization, and the future of the place they call home.
“Dahomey” was shortlisted in the category of Documentary Feature Film for the 2025 Academy Awards.
Tickets
- $9 general admission; $7 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+)
Plan Your Visit
- This screening takes place in the Lynn Wyatt Theater in the Kinder Building.
- Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map
Call for Questions 713-639-7531
Email Your Questions [email protected]
Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris, The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation, and the Vaughn Foundation.
Generous funding is provided by The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Lois Chiles; Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Ms. Laurence Unger; L'Alliance Française de Houston; and ILEX Foundation.