Mati Diop
Mati Diop is a Senegalese filmmaker and actress acclaimed for her innovative storytelling and exploration of cultural identity. Her documentary 'Dahomey' examines the return of royal artefacts to Benin, shedding light on the ongoing struggles for repatriation of looted cultural treasures. Diop's work merges personal narratives with historical context, contributing significantly to the discourse on postcolonial recovery and the importance of reclaiming cultural heritage.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,419 | $34,000 | 26$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,886,198 | 1,419 | $34,000 | 26$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Latvia:
Mati Diop is the director of the award-winning film 'Dahomey Kingdom' being showcased at the festival.
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Romania:
Mati Diop directed 'Dahomey', which won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2024 Berlinale.
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Lithuania:
Last year, the 'Golden Bear' award went to French-Senegalese director Mati Diop's documentary film 'Dahomey'.
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Portugal:
Mati Diop is a filmmaker and the niece of Djibril Diop Mambéty.
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South Africa:
Mati Diop is a French filmmaker whose documentary Dahomey narrates the return of royal artefacts to Benin.
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