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Living Funeral (film)

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Living Funeral
Directed byUdoka Oyeka
Written byAkpor Kagho
Produced byOrode Ryan-Okpu
StarringLiz Benson-Ameye, Norbert Young and Stephanie Wilson.
CinematographyIdhebor Kagho
Release date
  • 2013 (2013)
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Living Funeral is a 2013 is a Nigerian Nollywood movie produced by Mrs Orode Ryan-Okpu and directed by Udoka Oyeka under the sponsorship of Pink Pearl Foundation.[1] The movie that sensitises the public on early discovery of breast cancer stars Liz Benson-Ameye, Norbert Young and Stephanie Wilson.[2][3]

Synopsis

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The movie tells the ordeal of a young woman who had to face the reality of battling with a breast cancer. It also portrays how cordial relationship with the victim of any terminal diseases can help to boost their physical and psychological morale.[1][3]

Premiere

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The movie was premiered in Lagos in October 2013 and later in Asaba, Delta State in December 2013.[2][3]

Award and nominations

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The movie was nominated for eight Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) in 2013. The categories are;[3]

Best Movie 2013 (Orode Ryan-Okpu and Udoka Oyeka);

Best Movie-Drama (Orode Ryan-Okpu and Udoka Oyeka);

Best Movie Director (Udoka Oyeka);

Best Actress in a Drama (Stephanie Wilson);

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama (Liz Ameye).

Best Writer-Drama (Akpor Kagho);

Best Cinematographer (Idhebor Kagho); and Best Lighting Designer (Godwin Daniel).

References

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  1. ^ a b "Liz Ameye, Nollywood veteran makes a comeback with Living Funeral". Vanguard News. 2014-01-28. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  2. ^ a b "Living funeral for premiere at Asaba". The Nation Newspaper. 2013-11-20. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  3. ^ a b c d jonathan (2013-12-18). "'Living Funeral', Cancer Awareness Film Gets Eight Nominations At 2014 AMVCAs". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.