Nollywood Now http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk London's festival of Nigerian cinema / 6 - 12 October 2010 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:29:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.17 7.30pm Wednesday 6 October: Nollywood Babylon http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/nollywood-babylon/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.speakmemory.org.uk/nollywoodnow/?p=1 Nollywood Babylon, which captures the Nigerian film industry in its social and political context. A great 'beginners guide' for people new to Nollywood.]]> Nollywood Babylon

Directors: Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal, Canada 2008. 75 minutes. Rated 12A

The festival kicks off with a panel discussion featuring industry insiders, followed by a screening of the Canadian documentary feature Nollywood Babylon, which captures the Nigerian film industry in its social and political context. A great ‘beginners guide’ for people new to Nollywood.

The launch night panel discussion, chaired by the festival director, included:

  • Alfred Soroh, Managing Director of Nollywood Channel (Sky 329)
  • Dr. Gareth Stanton, Head of Media and Communication at Goldsmiths, University of London
  • Adekunle Detokunbo-Bello, Nigerian actor, film-maker and academic
  • Moses Babatope, Odeon Cinemas’ special projects manager for Nollywood

Nollywood Now panel discussion 6 Oct 2010 by phoenixworld

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7.30pm Thursday 7 October: Osuofia in London http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/osuofia/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:52:47 +0000 http://www.speakmemory.org.uk/nollywoodnow/?p=19 Post image for 7.30pm Thursday 7 October: Osuofia in London

Director: Kingsley Ogoro, 2003. 105 minutes. Starring: Nkem Owoh. Rated 12A

One of the biggest and best loved Nigerian comedy movies ever. When he inherits his brother’s fortune, Osuofia (Nkem Owo) swaps village life for the bright lights of London. The jokes are mostly on him, but he’s smart enough to spot a scam when he sees one. Not to be missed!

Introduced with a talk from the film’s co-producer Dr Kola Munis.

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7.30pm Friday 8 October: Dangerous Twins http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/dangerous-twins/ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:16:23 +0000 http://www.speakmemory.org.uk/nollywoodnow/?p=30 Post image for 7.30pm Friday 8 October: Dangerous Twins

Director: Tade Ogidan, 2004.  Starring: Ramsey Noah, Danielle Moubarak, Stella Damascas, Sola Shobowale. Running time 135 minutes. Rated 15

Nollywood megastar Ramsey Nouah plays a double role as twin brothers. The quieter twin convinces his brash Lagos-based brother to go to London and pretend to be him and get his British wife pregnant. Drama, violence and betrayal follow.

Introduced by Elizabeth Obisanya, film-maker and lobbyist. Screenwriter of Cashback Paper or Plastic, Death by Witchcraft and Moll Flanders Saved By Grace.

Tickets for sale on the door.

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7.30pm Saturday 9 October: White Waters http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/white-waters/ Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:03:45 +0000 http://www.speakmemory.org.uk/nollywoodnow/?p=27 Post image for 7.30pm Saturday 9 October: White Waters

Director: Izu Ojukwu, 2008. 100 minutes. Starring: O.C. Ukeje, Joke Silva, Rita Dominic. Rated PG

A tear-jerking teen sports romance. Melvin may be a bit slow, but he can run faster than anyone on the university athletics team. Will he make the championships and get the girl? Or will he withdraw into himself – with only a fish called Loneliness for company?

Introduced by Dr Gareth Stanton, African film academic and head of the Department of Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London.

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7.30pm Monday 11 October: Arugba http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/arugba/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:00:58 +0000 http://www.speakmemory.org.uk/nollywoodnow/?p=32 Post image for 7.30pm Monday 11 October: Arugba

Director: Tunde Kelani, 2009. 95 minutes, Yoruba with English subtitles. Starring: Segun Adefila, Bukola Awoyemi, Peter Badejo. Rated 12A

Music, dance and teenage romance, set against a background of ancient tradition – and corruption. Star director Tunde Kelani takes on tradition and modernity, as symbolised by the Arugba – a virgin who carries the sacrificial calabash during the annual Osun Osogbo festival.

Introduced by Dr. Oluyinka Esan, Senior Lecturer in Media and Film Studies, Winchester University.

 

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7.30pm Tuesday 12 October: Modupe Temi http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/modupe-temi/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:23:03 +0000 http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/?p=180 Post image for 7.30pm Tuesday 12 October: Modupe Temi

One man. One woman. One house. These simple elements create a scorching comedy melodrama about conflict, insecurity and distrust within a marriage. Will there be a happy ending? You’ll have to watch the film to the very end.

Produced by and starring Saidi Balogun and Doris Simeon. Directed by Daniel Ademinokan.
Yoruba with English subtitles. 92 minutes. Certificate U.

Introduced by Adekunle Detokunbo-Bello, Nigerian actor, film-maker and academic.

Buy tickets on the door.

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Getting to Deptford Town Hall http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/venue/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:07:55 +0000 http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/?p=116 Address Deptford Town Hall New Cross Road London SE14 6AF Train Charing Cross/London Bridge to New Cross or New Cross Gate station Dalston to New Cross or New Cross Gate station on the London Overground Woolwich to Deptford station, then 8 minutes’ walk to New Cross Bus 21, 53, 136, 171, 172, 177, 225, 321, 436, 453 DLR Deptford Bridge DLR, then 8 minutes' walk to New Cross Parking Plenty parking in nearby sideroads after 6pm Accessibility The screening room is on the first floor, via a beautiful staircase. As a result, the venue is not wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility issues and want to come to the festival, please contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate you.]]>

Address
Deptford Town Hall
New Cross Road
London SE14 6AF

Train
Charing Cross/London Bridge to New Cross or New Cross Gate station
Dalston to New Cross or New Cross Gate station on the London Overground
Woolwich to Deptford station, then 8 minutes’ walk to New Cross

Bus
21, 53, 136, 171, 172, 177, 225, 321, 436, 453

DLR
Deptford Bridge DLR, then 8 minutes’ walk to New Cross

Parking
Plenty parking in nearby sideroads after 6pm

Accessibility
The screening room is on the first floor, via a beautiful staircase. As a result, the venue is not wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility issues and want to come to the festival, please contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate you.

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Contact http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/contact/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:33:08 +0000 http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/?p=94 Phoenix Fry, Creative Director [email protected] www.deptfordfilmclub.org www.sydenhamfilmclub.org]]>

Phoenix Fry, Creative Director
[email protected]

www.deptfordfilmclub.org
www.sydenhamfilmclub.org

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Thanks http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/thanks/ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:55:51 +0000 http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/?p=101

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Nollywood Now! is organised by Deptford Film Club. Our thanks go to:

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Press clippings http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/press-clippings/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:31:20 +0000 http://www.nollywoodnow.co.uk/?p=91

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