Adesuwa
Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) | |
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Directed by | Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
Produced by | John Chukwuma Abua Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
Written by | Ossa Earliece |
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Music by | Henry Edo |
Cinematography | Lanre Oluwole Ejim Fortune Kezi |
Edited by | Victor Ehi-Amedu |
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John Films Sources
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Distributed by | Nollywood Distributions |
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Running time
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124 minutes |
Country | Nigeria |
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Budget | ₦18 million[2][3] |
Adesuwa (A Wasted Lust) is a 2012 Nigerian historical film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen. It stars Olu Jacobs, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, and Kofi Adjorlolo. The film was scheduled to be released in theatres across Nigeria on 4 May 2012,[4] but due to an ownership rift between the director and executive producer, it was released on DVD. The film was shot in Benin City, Edo State.[5][6]
It received 10 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards, and won the awards for Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual effects, and Best Nigerian film.
Contents
Cast
- Olu Jacobs
- Bob-Manuel Udokwu
- Kofi Adjorlolo
- Ngozi Ezeonu
- Cliff Igbinovia
- Iyobosa Olaye - Adesuwa
Reception
Nollywood Reinvented gave it a 49% rating; praising its production, directing, and originality. The reviewer found the film interesting but not especially gripping.[7]
References
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External links
Adesuwa at Nollywood Reinvented
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- 2012 films
- Films shot in Benin City
- English-language films
- 2010s drama films
- 2010s historical films
- Nigerian films
- Films based on actual events
- Films set in the 18th century
- Films set in 1752
- Best Visual Effects Africa Movie Academy Award winners
- Best Costume Design Africa Movie Academy Award winners
- Best Nigerian Film Africa Movie Academy Award winners
- 2010s drama film stubs
- Nigerian film stubs