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The Pearl Throne

2024Directed by Grit Lederer

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Released: December 1, 2024
Runtime: 53m

About The Pearl Throne

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Synopsis

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?

Director: Grit Lederer
Writers: Jochen von Grumbkow
Johannes Fellmann
Grit Lederer
Original title: Der Perlenthron - Kameruns Kulturerbe in deutschen Museen

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