‘Dahomey,’ Documentary About Looted Artwork, Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival

‘Dahomey,’ Documentary About Looted Artwork, Wins Top Prize at Berlin Film Festival

The top prize at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival was given to “Dahomey,” a documentary by the French filmmaker Mati Diop about 26 looted artworks that were returned to Benin from France in 2021. The unconventional feature, narrated in part by the gravelly, imagined voice of one of the artworks, is a playful exploration … Read more

Viola Davis responds to “Boycott Woman King” controversy

Viola Davis responds to “Boycott Woman King” controversy

Viola Davis and Lashana Lynch in The Woman KingPhoto: Sony Pictures Over the weekend, despite having no recognizable I.P., franchise connections, or a big fighter jet, The Woman King climbed to the top of the box office with a $19 million opening. It was an unlikely success that may not be as flashy as Avengers: … Read more