The Pearl Throne
2024•53m•Released
Documentary
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?
Director
Grit Lederer
Languages
German, French
Studio
Medea Film Factory
Cast
Mikaél Assilkinga
Nji Oumarou Nchare
Lars-Christian Koch
Yrine Matchinda
Albert Gouaffo
Richard Tsogang Fossi
Bénédicte Savoy
Production
Company
Medea Film Factory
Company
ZDF
Company
ARTE
Company
ZDF/Arte
Producer
Dzebam Godlove Ayaba Bongnwa
Producer
Javla Wilfred
Producer
Nalan Kahriman
Producer
Irene Höfer
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