Project Detail

Exile

Name: Exile
Director: Abi Ighodaro
Genre: Experimental, Music, Woman Director, Black, Dance
Released: 2009
Duration: 25 mins (approx)

Synopsis

Exile is an intimate look at identity through the eyes of a young British Nigerian woman. It interweaves contemporary dance inspired by African masquerade, and documentary footage from Senegal, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria to give a distinct and personal narrative.

Details

Year: 2009
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 25 mins (approx)
Format: Mini DV PAL
Director: Abi Ighodaro
Producer: Abi Ighodaro
Editor: Talal Al - Muhanna
Screenwriter: Abi Ighodaro
Sound: Enda Gretchen
Composer: Esosa Ighodaro
Principal cast: (Narrator) Sarah Mujinya, (Dancer) Abi Ighodaro

Genre

Experimental Music Woman Director Black Dance

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Abi Ighodaro Studio

abiighodaro@gmail.com

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