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?
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Grit Lederer Director · Jochen von Grumbkow Author Johannes Fellmann Author
First release December 1, 2024 · Produced in Germany, Cameroon · Languages French, German
Production
Medea Film Factory
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ZDF
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ARTE
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ZDF/Arte
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Germany · Cameroon
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Original title
Der Perlenthron - Kameruns Kulturerbe in deutschen Museen
Original language
German
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French · German
Release dates
Germany · December 1, 2024
TV · ARTE
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France
December 1, 2024 · TV · ARTE
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