For the 21st consecutive year, CAFILM presents a selection of Oscar® submissions from around the world. This year, 85 countries submitted films for consideration in the 2025 Academy Awards® Best International Feature Film category.
For Your Consideration is a rare opportunity to see all 15 of the shortlisted films in this category, many of which are top film festival prize winners… which do you think will take home the Oscar®?
SENEGAL’S SUBMISSION FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM • 2025 ACADEMY AWARDS®
“Invigorating and enlivening… an interrogative reverie about colonialism, culture, the past and the present.”
– The Guardian
“Richly layered and resonant.”
– The Hollywood Reporter
“Nothing short of miraculous.”
– Next Best Picture
From acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics), DAHOMEY is a poetic and immersive work of art that delves into real perspectives on far-reaching issues surrounding appropriation, self-determination and restitution. Set in November 2021, the documentary charts 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey that are due to leave Paris and return to their country of origin: the present-day Republic of Benin. Using multiple perspectives Diop questions how these artifacts should be received in a country that has reinvented itself in their absence. Winner of the coveted Golden Bear prize at the 2024 Berlinale, DAHOMEY is an affecting though altogether singular conversation piece that is as spellbinding as it is essential.
In English, French and Fon with English subtitles
Mati Diop (Senegal 2024) 68 min.
MVFF47 OFFICIAL SELECTION
Due to unforeseen issues, tonight’s screening of Dahomey is being rescheduled. It will now take place one week later at the same scheduled time, and your tickets will automatically transfer.
We apologize for any inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or would like to request a refund, please contact us at [email protected].
FRIDAY, JAN 24 • 4:45
$14. General | $10.50 Seniors & Youth | $8.50 CAFILM members