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Release Year2025
Runtime1h 03m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorFred Kudjo Kuwornu
WritersFred Kudjo Kuwornu
TypeFeature Film
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Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWe Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
About We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
"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.
Directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe leans on a strong ensemble — Antumi Toasijé, Kate Lowe, Olivette Otele — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2025.
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