We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe 2025
We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
"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.
"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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Release Date:
Feb 02, 2025
Run Time:
55`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
English
Status:
Released

Cast & Crew of
We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe
Directors & Credit Writers
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Fred Kuwornu... Director
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Kate Lowe... Self
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Simon Njami... Self
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Anne Lafont... Self
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Johny Pitts... Self
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Paul Kaplan... Self
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Emir Kolfin... Self
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