Their quest leads them to Germany, where over 20,000 skulls and bones from former German colonies are stored—a haunting legacy of colonial plunder in the early 20th century, taken for research and as macabre trophies.

Set in the present, the film unveils the enduring traces and traumas inflicted by colonial crimes on families and communities. It navigates the obscure maze of German and Tanzanian bureaucracy, revealing the struggle to reckon with this painful history.

While the issue has gained political attention, the film probes the complexity of identifying and repatriating these human remains while highlighting the resilience of the families.

Visions of Europe returns for its 4th edition, celebrating the breadth of European cinema with a handpicked selection of new releases, previews, festival hits and classics returning to the big screen.

Supported by Film Hub NI, part of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from National Lottery.