We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe Trailer (2025)

17 October 2025 Factual 63 mins

"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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Cast

Simon Njami as Self

Jennifer Tosch as Self

Crew

Fred Kuwornu Editor

Luigi Benvisto Editor

International Titles

We Were Here Trailer

International Releases Dates

Italy 16 April 2024

United States 17 October 2025

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