We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe (2025)
Synopsis
"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.
Release Date: 2025-10-17
Runtime: 63 minutes
Director: Fred Kudjo Kuwornu
Top Cast
- Antumi Toasijé as Self
- Kate Lowe as Self
- Olivette Otele as Self
- Isabelle Castro Henriques as Self
- Aspha Bijnaar as Self
- Simon Njami as Self
- Anne Lafont as Self
- Johny Pitts as Self
- Vanessa K. Valdés as Self
- Stephen Small as Self
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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