"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.
Fred Kudjo Kuwornu
Director, Writer
Antumi Toasijé
Self
Kate Lowe
Self
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Self
Isabelle Castro Henriques
Self
Aspha Bijnaar
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Simon Njami
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Anne Lafont
Self
Johny Pitts
Self
Vanessa K. Valdés
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