Totems and Taboos
"Recalling Belgium's brutal colonial history"
Originally released in 2018. Totems and Taboos is a documentary/history film. directed by Daniel Cattier. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In Brussels, Belgium, the Royal Museum of Central Africa is undertaking a radical renovation, both physical and ethical, to show with sincerity, crudeness and open-mindedness the reality of the atrocities perpetrated against the inhabitants of the Belgian colonies in Africa, still haunted and traumatized by the ghost of King Leopold II of Belgium, a racist and genocidal tyrant.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 54m
54 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Simple Productions
- ARTE GEIE
- VRT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Totems and Taboos about?
In Brussels, Belgium, the Royal Museum of Central Africa is undertaking a radical renovation, both physical and ethical, to show with sincerity, crudeness and open-mindedness the reality of the atr...
Who directed Totems and Taboos?
Totems and Taboos was directed by Daniel Cattier.
How long is Totems and Taboos?
Totems and Taboos has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Totems and Taboos released?
Totems and Taboos was released on December 7, 2018 in theaters.