Film
The Pearl Throne
2024 · 53m · Documentary
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Overview
Germany holds the largest collection of Cameroonian cultural objects in the world in its Ethnological museums. One important piece is 'Mandu Yenu' the Royal Throne of Bamum, a striking work adorned with glass beads and cowrie shells, also known as the Pearl Throne. What should be done with this masterwork and other pieces overshadowed by their colonial heritage?
Cast
Mikaél Assilkinga
Nji Oumarou Nchare
Lars-Christian Koch
Yrine Matchinda
Albert Gouaffo
Richard Tsogang Fossi
Bénédicte Savoy
Crew
- Grit LedererDirector
- Dzebam Godlove Ayaba BongnwaProducer
- Javla WilfredProducer
- Nalan KahrimanProducer
- Irene HöferProducer
- Marcus WinterbauerDirector of Photography
- Hannes RichterEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- December 1, 2024
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- German
- Runtime
- 53m
- Genres
- Documentary
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