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"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.
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How long is We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe?
We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe has a runtime of 1h 3m (1 hour and 3 minutes).
Who directed We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe?
We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe was directed by Fred Kudjo Kuwornu and released in 2025.
What genre is We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe?
We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe is a Documentary film (2025).
Who stars in We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe?
The cast of We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe includes Antumi Toasijé, Kate Lowe, Olivette Otele, Isabelle Castro Henriques, Aspha Bijnaar.
