- “The Viceroy’s House” (2017): Although the majority of the film takes place in India during the Partition of 1947, some scenes were shot in Benin, depicting the aftermath of the partition.
- “Witchcraft Among the Azande” (1971): This documentary film by anthropologist Jean Rouch explores the sociocultural aspects of witchcraft among the Azande people, who reside in both Sudan and parts of Benin.
- “Toula or the Waters of the Moon” (2008): Directed by Apolline Traoré, this Burkinabé drama film was partially filmed in Benin. It follows the story of a young woman named Toula and her experiences with love and tragedy.
- “Dugbe Dugbe Nao” (2019): This Beninese comedy-drama film, directed by Sylvestre Amoussou, sheds light on corruption in African politics. While the majority of the film is set in the fictional country of Tombsiland, some scenes take place in Benin.
- “Black Heart” (2015): Directed by Moses Inwang, this Nigerian action film has some sequences set in Benin. It follows the story of Susan, a young woman who seeks revenge after her family is killed by a notorious gang.
- “Possessing the Secret of Joy” by Alice Walker: This novel is the third book in Walker’s renowned series known as “The Colour Purple.” Though the majority of the story takes place in America, parts of it are set in West Africa, including Benin.
- “Open City” by Teju Cole: Although the majority of this novel is set in New York City, the protagonist, Julius, reflects on his experiences and memories from various locations, including Benin, where he spent some time as a child.
- “Waiting for an Angel” by Helon Habila: This novel explores life in Nigeria during political unrest in the 1990s. While the story primarily takes place in Nigeria, it touches upon the neighbouring country of Benin.
- “An Approach to Urhobo Culture” by Peter Ekeh: Although not a novel in the traditional sense, this work by Nigerian scholar Peter Ekeh delves into the cultural aspects of the Urhobo people, who reside in Nigeria and parts of Benin.
- “Cain” by José Saramago: While this novel is not solely set in Benin, it includes the ancient kingdom of Dahomey, which is now modern-day Benin, as part of its historical backdrop.
WANDERLIST: Benin in books and on film
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