The Beyond Nollywood weekend takes place at the BFI Southbank, 20-21 September 2014
Nigeria Through Lens is a selection of documentaries about extraordinary Nigerian artists. Across the afternoon we screen a selection of engaging documentaries. Films include:
George Osodi: Kings of Nigeria
(Al Jazeera 2014. Dir Katharina von Schroeder. 25min).
Through vivid imagery and a wealth of historical and cultural insight, we follow Nigeria’s acclaimed photographer George Osodi as he documents the devastating effects of oil spills in the wetlands, and works on his latest project about Nigeria’s traditional monarchs.
Emeka Okereke: Invisible Borders
(UK 2013. Dir May Abdalla. 25min)
Emeka Okereke is the founder and artistic director of Invisible Borders trans-African Photography Project, an initiative which unites ten Nigerian artists on a cross-country road trip aimed at promoting cultural interaction and dialogue.
JD ‘Okhai Ojeikere: Master Photographer
(UK-Nigeria 2013. Dirs Tam Fiofori, Joel Benson. 30min)
An intimate exploration of the life of internationally renowned Nigerian photographer JD ‘Okhai Ojeikere (1930-2014), who is best known for his shots of unique Nigerian hairstyles, and who saw himself as a patriot of culture wanting to ‘capture moments of history,’ and portray his country ‘in good faith’. We hope to invite visiting guest directors to this event.
Beyond Nollywood
Contemporary Nigerian filmmakers are determined to recapture the image of their country for international audiences, and as a result have created a vibrant film culture of their own. Screening at many festivals worldwide, their work has wowed audiences with its style, storytelling and ideas. African Odysseys this month will take you Beyond Nollywood, and will showcase the work of new Nigerian filmmakers and confront the issues of the past via world-class, 21st-century cinema.
This exciting weekend of talks, screenings and networking begins with an official launch of Nadia Denton’s new book ‘The Nigerian Filmmaker’s Guide to Success: Beyond Nollywood’.
The African Odysseys are inspirational films by and about the people of Africa, from archive classics to new cinema. Click to view their August - November 2014 programme
