“Dahomey” chronicles the return of looted artifacts to Benin, from the perspective of one of the treasures, known as “26”: a wooden statue of King Ghezo, a clenched fist raised. Here’s a closer look at “Dahomey” and “Sugarcane.” ‘Dahomey’ Hypnotic, provocative and layered with meaning, “Dahomey” finds poetry and mystery as it chronicles the return of 26 historical artifacts from …
In 2016, French documentary filmmaker Alice Diop made an unusual decision. But what she witnessed over the course of those few days would inspire her first narrative film, “ Saint Omer,” which opens in U.S. theaters Friday. Since winning the feature debut award at the Venice Film Festival, “Saint Omer” has continued to collect accolades and nominations, including a spot …
Premiering as part of the U.S. dramatic competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, “Nanny” combines a domestic drama with elements of folklore and horror filmmaking to create an unsettling examination of work, privilege and perseverance. The film is the feature debut for Jusu, who was previously at the festival in 2019 with her short film “Suicide by Sunlight.” As …
