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We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe

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"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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Donna C We Were Here is an independent film that tells an important piece of history that has not been seen on the screen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Fred Kudjo Kuwornu

Director

Peter Boateng Manu

Director

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu

Producer

Lorenzo Fabbri

Producer

Luigi Benvisto

Cinematographer

Fred Kudjo Kuwornu

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Synopsis "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.
Director
Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Peter Boateng Manu
Producer
Fred Kudjo Kuwornu, Lorenzo Fabbri
Distributor
Do The Right Films
Production Co
Do The Right Films
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 10, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 3m