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We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe

2025·Movie
1h 3min·NR
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"We Were Here" unveils the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe through iconic artworks. This multilingual film, shot across Europe, challenges the notion that all Blacks were slaves or servants. It reveals a diverse presence, including princes, ambassadors, merchants, and religious figures. Narrated from an Afro-European perspective, it explores stories absent from traditional history books. The film interweaves art history with social narratives, offering a fresh lens on European Renaissance and the complex tapestry of Black presence often overlooked in conventional historical accounts.
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Directed by:
Fred Kudjo Kuwornu
Written by:
Fred Kudjo Kuwornu
Produced by:
Peter Boateng Manu, Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Lorenzo Fabbri

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1 h 3 min

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EnglishFrenchItalianDutchPortugueseSpanishGerman

It was made in English, with some French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, German. Produced in United States.