'We Were Here' | The Untold Story of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe

Join PSU's Italian section for a documentary screening and post-film discussion with Italian filmmaker 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).