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Franco-Senegalese documentary 'Dahomey' wins Berlin's Golden Bear

French-Senegalese filmmaker and actress Mati Diop speaks during a press conference for the film "Dahomey" presented in competition of the 74th Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, on February 18, 2024 in Berlin. AFP - ODD ANDERSEN

Dahomey, a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing the thorny issues surrounding Europe's return of looted antiquities to Africa, won the Berlin Film Festival's top prize Saturday.

Kenyan-Mexican Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, the first black jury president at the 74th annual event, announced the seven-member panel's choice among 20 contenders for the Golden Bear award at a gala ceremony.

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