In a powerful scene, Diop captures a white man directing Black workers moving a crate of looted artefacts, embodying colonial dynamics in post-colonial repatriation.
Diop reflects on the absurdity of the situation, noting, 'This one scene embodies the whole dynamic, where even the restitution of this looted African artefact is still being orchestrated by the French.'
She expresses uncertainty about the man's perception of his role, saying, 'I think he's basically doing his job, making sure the containers are moved, but it's very, very embarrassing.'
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