We were here. The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe.

Screening and post film discussion with Italian director Fred Kudjo Kuwornu.

"We Were Here" unveils the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe through iconic artworks. 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.

A groundbreaking film acclaimed at the 60th International Art Exhibition la Biennale Venezia (2024), Oscar® consideration for Best Documentary Feature (98TH ACADEMY AWARDS, 2026).

Sponsored by

COMITES of San Francisco

in collaboration with the

Italian Section, World Languages Department at Portland State University.