release "a must watch film", titled titled "October 1", a dark
psychological thriller film for Nigeria's independence anniversary.
The movie "October 1", is slated to be released and featured in
Nigerian theatres, cinemas and viewing locations from Oct. 1, which is
Nigeria's 54th anniversary.
The film "October 1'', premiered on Sept. 28, was written by Tunde
Babalola, produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan, talks about Nigeria
and the verge of independence from British colonial rule.
"This masterpiece, which was directed by Mr Kunle Afolayan, was
reportedly made with over N200 million and was shot in Lagos and Ondo
states for over forty days, after four months on pre-production.
"Mr Afolayan believes strongly that there is so much potential for
this kind of film and that people will start believing in indigenous
film projects after watching 'October 1'.
"One thing is crystal clear; Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike are
waiting enthusiastically for the release of October 1.
"It will swarm the cinemas to watch the movie that is poised to leave
a long lasting positive impression on all who see it," a statement on
its website; en.wikipedia.org/wiki /October _1_(film) said.
"Afolayan, who was also an award winner of African Magic Viewer Choice
Award and popular filmmaker, pointed out that 'October 1' is not just
an entertainment film, but also informative.
"For the older generation, especially those who were part of
independence, they will be able to see themselves in this film.
"For the younger generation it's a platform for many of them who don't
know the story of Nigeria.
"We want the younger generation to know where we are coming from and
the older generation to see if we are moving in the right direction,"
it explained.
The statement also said: "The film had received sponsorships from
Lagos State Government, Toyota, Elizade Motors and Sovereign Trust
Insurance.
"The producer though didn't want to do massive budget projects at the
time with the script original name 'dust' because it was acted on
dusty ground.
"He knew he had no choice, as he wanted to interpret the writer's
vision adequately because it is a `national film with a universal
appeal'.''
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some key Nollywood
actors made up the cast crew of the film 'October1'.
Some of the actors are Kanayo O. Kanayo, who acted as Okafor; Bimbo
Manuel, as Canon Kuforiji; Kehinde Bankole as Miss Tawa, and Kayode
Aderupoko as Inspector Afonja.
Others include the famous veteran actor and broadcaster, Sadiq Daba,
who play lead character Inspector DanWaziri, while Deola Sagoe of
Haute Couteur plays the
legendary Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, among others.
Kunle Afolayan, who was not left out in the cast like in his previous
films, featured in 'October 1' as a farmer with the name Agbekoya.
--(NAN)
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