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?
Production
Medea Film Factory · ZDF · ARTE · ZDF/Arte
Cast & Characters
Mikaél Assilkinga
Nji Oumarou Nchare
Lars-Christian Koch
Yrine Matchinda
Albert Gouaffo
Richard Tsogang Fossi
Bénédicte Savoy
Directors & Crew
Grit Lederer
Director
Dzebam Godlove Ayaba Bongnwa
Producer
Javla Wilfred
Producer
Nalan Kahriman
Producer
Irene Höfer
Producer
Screenshots & Stills
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