Heroes and Zeroes is a 2012 Nigerian drama film written and directed by Niji Akanni; it stars Nadia Buari, Bimbo Manuel and Olu Jacobs. It premiered on August 31, 2012 at Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. It was nominated in 6 categories at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, winning awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Editing.
The film tells a story about the relationship between a 45 yr old married film director, Amos (Bimbo Manuel) and a film actress, Tonia (Nadia Buari). Amos, who is having troubles in his marriage seeks to be an international soccer star in the nearest future. His wife, Tinuke (Tina Mba) works in a financial institution and is having difficulty coping with the death of her only child. Amos is opportuned to be a part of a major big budget film to revive his career. He eventually uses it re-establish himself in the film industry. He is greatly obsessed by Tonia and begins extra-marital affairs with her to the detriment of his wife. [...]Voir plus...
, 2h12 OrigineNigeria GenresComédie, Comédie romantique, Romance ThèmesAfrique post-coloniale, Politique ActeursRita Dominic, Linda Ejiofor, Kehinde Bankole, Nse Ikpe Etim, Jide Kosoko, Kate Henshaw Note77% The film opens at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with a phone conversation between Mr. Makinde Esho (Femi Jacobs) and his Managing director (Jide Kosoko). Makinde is reminded by his MD about how important it is for him to get an authorization from the Ministry of Land, and return to Lagos with a positive feedback. Just as Makinde is about to board a Taxi, he is interrupted by Ejura (Linda Ejiofor), a female Corp member who pleads for a Lift, as she is short on cash and there is a long queue at the ATM. Makinde refuses at first, but after much persuasion from Ejura, he reluctantly agrees. Even though Ejura had promised earlier to keep mute during the ride, her inquisitive nature gives Makinde facial expressions that prompt answers and eventually start a conversation. [...]Voir plus...
, 2h4 Réalisé parRoman Polanski OrigineFrance GenresComédie, Cape et d'épée, Aventure ThèmesAfrique post-coloniale, La mer, Transport, Pirates ActeursWalter Matthau, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, Cris Campion, Damien Thomas, Olu Jacobs, Charlotte Lewis Note60% En 1672. Perdus au beau milieu de l'Atlantique sur un radeau de fortune après le naufrage de leur navire, le capitaine Red et son comparse La Grenouille sont recueillis par un galion espagnol, le Neptune, commandé par Don Alfonso Felipe Salamanca de la Torré. Immédiatement enfermés à fond de cale, ils découvrent dans les soutes du navire un trône en or massif du roi Inca Capatec Hanahuac : le capitaine Red ne pense plus qu'à une chose, s'en emparer ! Il fomente donc une mutinerie dans l'équipage en convainquant les marins des mauvais traitements que leur font subir leurs officiers et réussit à s'emparer du galion.