Sylvia (2018 film)
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| Directed by | Daniel Orhiari |
| Written by | Vanessa Kanu |
| Produced by | Ekene Som Mekwunye |
| Starring | Chris Attoh Zainab Balogun Ini Dima-Okojie Udoka Oyeka Ijeoma Grace Agu Bolaji Ogunmola Lord Frank |
| Cinematography | Kaghor Crowther Idhebor |
| Edited by | Jude Chidebe |
| Music by | Michael ‘Truth” Ogunlade |
Production company | Trino Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Trino Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Sylvia is a 2018 Nigerian thriller film directed by Daniel Orhiari, written by Vanessa Kanu[1][2] produced by Ekene Som Mekwunye for Trino Motion Pictures. The movie was screened at the Nollywood Week in Paris on May 5, 2018 and was released across cinemas on September 21.[3]
Plot
Richard Okezie decides to leave Sylvia, his lifelong imaginary friend and lover for Gbemi a flesh-and-blood real woman, but complications arise when Sylvia decides to destroy Richard's peaceful life[4]
Cast
- Chris Attoh as Richard Okezie[5][6]
- Zainab Balogun as Sylvia[7]
- Ini Dima-Okojie as Gbemi [8][9]
- Udoka Onyeka as Obaro[10]
- Ijeoma Grace Agu as Hawa
- Captain Coker as Little Richard
- Amina Mustapha as Little Sylvia
- Precious Shedrack as Teenage Sylvia
- Dumpet Enebeli as Teenage Obaro
- Ndifreke Josiah Etim as Teenage Richard
- Mohammed Abdullahi Saliu as Mr Hassan
- Omotunde Adebowale David (Lolo) as Mrs Iweta
- Lord Frank as Mr Temidayo Davies
- Bolaji Ogunmola as Nurse Karen
- Elsie Eluwa as Richards Mum
Release
The movie was first screened in May 2018 at the Nollywood Week Paris.[11][12] The official Trailer was released August 6, 2018.[13] After a premiere at Terra Kulture on the 16th of September, the movie was made available in all cinemas on September 21, 2018[14]
Critical Reception
Sylvia received reviews from critics.
Franklin Ugobude of PulseNG said, “There's a lot to like about Sylvia really: for one, there's this fresh feel to an existing story on spirituality, something that is pretty common in our world today”.[15]
Precious Nwogwu of MamaZeus described the movie as “Spellbinding: The best Nollywood thriller in recent times”.[16]
The Maveriq of Tha Revue’s take was “Sylvia is one of the darkest thrillers that has ever come out of Nollywood and I must commend Trino studios for their courage in making this film because this isn’t the quintessential Nollywood production”.[17]
Oris Aigbokhaevbolo in his feature review on BellaNaija shared “It was heartening to have the origin of the spirit-spouse be broached but never really explained. The film shows it is the product of a Nigerian mind in how the existence of the spiritual realm is taken as a given, and its characters are modern figures wrestling ancient myths, citified kids fighting what we think of us as village people.” [18]
See also
References
- ^ "Here's the release date for Nigerian fantasy film starring Zainab Balogun, Chris Attoh". Pulse. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ "Sylvia set for premiere". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
- ^ "Nollywood Week in Paris! Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka attend the premiere of 'Sylvia'". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ [ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8326250/ Sylvia (2018)]
- ^ "Koye K10, Lucianne speak on roles in a new film, 'Three Thieves'". Pulse. 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ "Zainab Balogun Shines In The Eerie Trailer For Upcoming Drama, 'Sylvia'- Konbini". Konbini. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- ^ "Zainab Balogun Shines In The Eerie Trailer For Upcoming Drama, 'Sylvia'- Konbini". Konbini. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- ^ "Nollywood Week in Paris! Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka attend the premiere of 'Sylvia'". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ "Zainab Balogun Shines In The Eerie Trailer For Upcoming Drama, 'Sylvia'- Konbini". Konbini. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- ^ "Nollywood Week in Paris! Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka attend the premiere of 'Sylvia'". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ "Nollywood Week in Paris! Ini Dima-Okojie & Udoka Oyeka attend the premiere of 'Sylvia'". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ ""Sylvia" At The Nollywood Week Paris". Guardian. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ "'Sylvia' debuts at Nollywood Week in Paris". Vanguard. 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
- ^ "Here's the release date for Nigerian fantasy film starring Zainab Balogun, Chris Attoh". Pulse. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ Sylvia
- ^ MM Reviews: ‘Sylvia’ is Spellbinding! The best Nollywood Thriller in recent Times
- ^ REVUE OF SYLVIA
- ^ Oris Aigbokhaevbolo: A Woman Scorned Does Harm in Daniel Oriahi’s Sylvia
