Agoojie, the amazons of Dahomey

Agoojie, les amazones du Danxome
Type : Documentary
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Year of production : 1985
Format : Short
Running time : 29 (in minutes)

The Agoojie were the amazones of the Kingdom of Dahomey (17-19th centuries), which is today the People's Republic of Benin. Overtrained and put under the authority of the king, they took part in occasional battles. This documentary gives a glimpse into their world through the reconstitution of ceremonies of the royal court and with the help of Mrs. Amélie Iroko, an historian.

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Gens de la Caraïbe
  • Groupe 30 Afrique
  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS
  • Zimbabwe : Culture Fund Of Zimbabwe Trust
  • RDC : Groupe TACCEMS
  • Rwanda : Positive Production
  • Togo : Kadam Kadam
  • Niger : ONG Culture Art Humanité
  • Collectif 2004 Images
  • Africultures Burkina-Faso
  • Bénincultures / Editions Plurielles
  • Africiné
  • Afrilivres

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