Скачать или смотреть BENIN 1897: The Bronzes That Were Taken (A Cinematic History)

In 1897, the Great Benin Kingdom was invaded and looted. Thousands of sacred bronzes and ivories were taken from the Oba’s palace — objects that were never meant to be owned, sold, or displayed behind glass.

This is a cinematic retelling of the events of Benin City, 1897, told through atmosphere, historical detail, and memory — from the palace before the fire, to the journey into European museums, and the long road toward return.

This film is not fiction.
It is a reconstruction of history — and what was lost.

📍 Location: Benin City (Edo Kingdom / present-day Edo State, Nigeria)
🕯️ Event: The British Punitive Expedition of 1897
🏛️ Subject: The Benin Bronzes and the Oba’s palace
Benin 1897

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