Activity Type:
Festival
Promo Image:
Date:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 18:00
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
University of Pittsburgh, Location: TBD
Streaming Link:
Contact Person:
Ingrid Gomez-O'Toole
Contact Phone:
4126488517
Contact Email:
ing7@pitt.edu
Cost:
Free
2026 EU Film Festival: Democracy, Community and (Space) Aliens!
France, Benin, and Senegal
2024
Director: Mati Diop
Documentary, 68 MIN
As 26 stolen royal treasures finally return home from France to Benin, the objects themselves narrate a story of colonialism and reclamation. Mati Diop’s Golden Bear–winning documentary sparks a vibrant debate about history, democracy, and the future of cultural memory.
Group Discussion to follow the screening of the film.
UCIS Unit:
Center for African Studies
European Studies Center
European Union Center of Excellence
Other Pitt Sponsors:
Africana Studies
Is Event Already in University Calendar?:
Yes
University Calendar ID:
51587279127588