The Pearl Throne

Overview

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?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 1, 2024

Original language

German

Production

ARTE,ZDF,ZDF/Arte,Medea Film Factory

Cast

Albert Gouaffo,Bénédicte Savoy,Lars-Christian Koch,Yrine Matchinda,Richard Tsogang Fossi,Nji Oumarou Nchare,Mikaél Assilkinga

Director

Grit Lederer

Writer

Jochen von Grumbkow,Johannes Fellmann,Grit Lederer

Producer

Irene Höfer,Javla Wilfred,Dzebam Godlove Ayaba Bongnwa,Nalan Kahriman

Cinematography

Marcus Winterbauer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt34839717