Dahomey: Mati (“Atlantique”) Diop’s Documentary about Colonization through Stolen Art Works

In Dahomey, Diop explores the issue of colonization through the story of precious artworks restituted to Benin in 2021 after being stolen by French colonizers.

35 Shots of Rum (2008): Claire Denis Intimate, Poetic Tale of Family Ties (Father-Daughter) (AMOUR)

Displaying poetic realism, "35 Shots of Rum" is another enchanting film from the French director Claire Denis ("Beau Travail"), one of the most underestimated filmmakers in the U.S.