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.

Cast

Antumi Toasijé Self

Kate Lowe Self

Olivette Otele Self

Isabelle Castro Henriques Self

Aspha Bijnaar Self

Simon Njami Self

Anne Lafont Self

Johny Pitts Self

Vanessa K. Valdés Self

Stephen Small Self

Paul Kaplan Self

Jennifer Tosch Self

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