Òlòtūré
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| Directed by | Kenneth Gyang |
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| Cinematography | Malcolm Mclean |
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| Music by | Kulanen Ikyo |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Òlòturé is a 2019 Nigerian crime drama film directed by Kenneth Gyang from a screenplay by Yinka Ogun and Craig Freimond. It stars Sharon Ooja, Beverly Osu, Ada Ameh and Blossom Chukwujekwu.
Premise
Òlòturé tells the story of Òlòturé (Sharon Ooja), a young and naive Nigerian journalist who goes undercover to expose the dangerous and brutal underworld of human trafficking. Based in Lagos, it depicts how sex workers are recruited to be exploited overseas.[1][2]
Cast
- Sharon Ooja as Òlòturé
- Beverly Osu as Peju
- Ada Ameh as Titi
- Omowumi Dada as Linda
- Blossom Chukwujekwu as Emeka
- Omoni Oboli as Alero
- Segun Arinze as Theo
- Adebukola Oladipupo as Beauty
- Ikechukwu Onunaku as Chuks
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Blessing
- Omawumi as Sandra
- Sambasa Nzeribe as Victor
- Daniel Etim Effiong as Tony
- David Jones David as Sheriff
- Emmanuel Ilemobajo as Simon
- Eunice Omoregie as Linda's mother
- Gregory Ojefua as Sami
- Patrick Doyle as Sir Phillip
- Pearl Okorie as Peace
- Wofai Fada as Vanessa
- Yemi Solade as Jubril
Production
The script for Òlòturé is partly based on reporting by Nigerian investigative journalist Tobore Ovuorie.[3][4] Filming officially began on November 5, 2018 at a location in Lagos, Nigeria.[5][6]
Release
The film premiered on October 31, 2019 at Carthage Film Festival in Tunisia.[7][8] In September 2020, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film. Airing began on October 2, 2020.[9][10][11] Within days after its release, Òlòturé ranged among the Top 10 watched movies in the world on Netflix.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Akinyoade, Akinwale (June 3, 2019). "Òlòtūré: A Journey Into The Underworld of Human Trafficking". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "EbonyLife Screens Òloture". The Independent Newspaper. June 1, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (October 4, 2020). "Movie inspired by Premium Times investigation launches on Netflix". Premium Times. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Salaudeen, Aisha (October 7, 2020). "New Nollywood film shines a light on human trafficking in Nigeria". CNN. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Mo Abudu begins production for upcoming movie, 'Oloture'". The Eagle Online. November 9, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Abubakar, Murtala (November 9, 2018). "Kenneth Gyang at the helm of Mo Abudu's new film, 'Oloture'". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Communiqués". Carthage Film Festival. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Òlòtūré selected for official screening at prestigious Carthage Film Festival, Tunisia". EbonyLife TV. November 1, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (September 21, 2020). "Netflix approves 'Citation','Òlòtūré', 'King of Boys 2', one original Nigerian series". Premium Times. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Abdulrahman, Kadiri (September 21, 2020). "Netflix announces new original content from Nigeria". P.M. News. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Netflix lines up first EbonyLife feature". C21Media. September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
