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11) Statue's Monologue – Dahomey
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In Dahomey, the wooden statue of King Ghezo seems to come alive as it delivers a monologue about identity and survival. The statue’s voice echoes through the dimly lit room, speaking about what it means to be remembered and what gets left behind. The camera slowly moves closer, showing the carvings on its face as it describes the pain of being uprooted and displayed far from home. The speech doesn’t just reflect the statue’s experience—it highlights the larger story of colonization and cultural loss. By the end, the silence in the room feels heavier than the statue itself.
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