The USC School of Cinematic Arts, American Cinematheque, and O2A Media,
invite you and a guest to attend

A two-day celebration of Nollywood Cinema
hosted by the USC School of Cinematic Arts,
the American Cinematheque, and O2A Media Inc.

Friday, September 22nd &
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

The American Cinematheque's Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
&
USC's Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007

NOLLYWOOD IN HOLLYWOOD is a celebration of Nigeria’s growing cinema. From very inauspicious beginnings about thirty years ago, the industry grew to be the second largest in the world in terms of output. It is estimated that over 1,000 films are produced in Nollywood every year, most of them direct to video. In recent years, Nollywood films have garnered critical acclaim and have been exhibited at top film festivals. NOLLYWOOD IN HOLLYWOOD 2023 is the sixth edition of our annual exhibition of Nigeria's best films.

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 22nd, 2023 -- 7:30 P.M.
The American Cinematheque's Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Ave Santa Monica, CA 90403
 

Things Fall Apart

1971, 90 min, Nigeria/West Germany
Directed by Hans Jürgen Pohland. Screenplay by Fern Mosk, Based on the Book by Chinua Achebe. Produced by Francis Oladele, Hans Jürgen Pohland, and Wolf Schmidt.

When Obi Okonkwo completes his studies in England and returns to Nigeria, he finds himself in a country marked by rapid industrialization and deep political change. In a time of social upheaval, Obi represents modern Nigeria. Through his gaze, his own expectations, those of his environment and the woman he loves become visible. Obi experiences the spreading corruption, the dominance of the Europeans and the conflicts with the values of traditional societies. Set in Igbo land, South-Eastern Nigeria (but filmed in Ibadan in South-Western Nigeria, less than six months after the end of the Nigerian civil war), the film presents the story of conflict in the lives of three generations of Nigerians coming to terms with the white man as told from an African viewpoint in a Technicolor film production also known as COUP DE SOLEIL in French.

Learn more and buy tickets online at: https://www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/things-fall-apart-9-22-23/

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Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 -- 3:00 P.M.
USC's Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007
 

The Trade

2021, 128 min, Nigeria
Written & Directed by Jade Osiberu. Produced by Jade Osiberu and Musa David.

The story of a notoriously cunning kidnapper known only by name, who has ravaged the southern part of Nigeria for over a decade, undertakes a job that leads to his final undoing. Inspired by true events.

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
Learn more and RSVP online at: http://cinema.usc.edu/TheTrade
 

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 -- 7:00 P.M.
USC's Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90024
 

All the Colours of the World are
Between Black & White

2023, 93 min, Nigeria
Written & Directed by Babatunde Apalowo. Produced by Damilola Orimogunje, Tope Tedela, Riyo David, Martha Ehinome Orhiere, and Uchechika Elumelu.

Bambino and Bawa's relationship is tested as they navigate their feelings for each other while riding around Lagos for a photo competition. Bambino grapples with his own self-doubt and uncertainty, while Bawa is convinced that their feelings are a sign of something deeper. When Bambino suffers an accident and is forced to rely on Bawa's assistance, he begins to question his own sexuality. The close proximity between them only intensifies the situation, and Bambino, overwhelmed by confusion and anger, ultimately pushes Bawa out of his life. However, when Bambino returns with an offer of friendship, Bawa insists that he make a decision. In the end, Bambino decides to reject Bawa, leading to a heartbroken and frustrated Bawa exposing Bambino's sexuality to a mob, resulting in a violent attack on Bambino as Bawa watches with mixed emotions.

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVPs REQUIRED.
Learn more and RSVP online at: http://cinema.usc.edu/Colours

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu