Dahomey vs Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible
Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.6/10 for Dahomey). Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible is the shorter watch at 52m compared with 1h 8m. Dahomey is the older of the two (2024 against 2025). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dahomey
Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible| Dahomey | Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 8m | 52m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | – | France |
| Director | Mati Diop | Raphaël Hitier |
| Main cast | Lucrèce Hougbelo, Parfait Vaiayinon, Didier Sedoha Nassangade, Sabine Badjogoumin, Dowoti Desir | – |
Synopsis
Dahomey
Thousands of royal artifacts of Dahomey, a West African kingdom, were taken by French colonists in the 19th century for collection and display in Paris. Centuries later, a fraction returned to their home in modern-day Benin. This dramatized documentary follows the journey of 26 of the treasures as told by cultural art historians, embattled university students, and one of the repatriated statues himself.
Tardigrade, l'animal indestructible
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are microscopic animals famous for their incredible ability to survive extreme conditions. Despite their funny appearance and slow, bear-like movements, they are among the most resilient creatures on Earth. They can withstand extremely high and low temperatures, enormous pressure, toxic substances, and even high levels of radiation. This documentary explores the secrets behind their remarkable survival…
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